Upcoming Training & Events

Tue 25 Nov 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Head of Legal, Mauro Barsi, as we unpack the legal and practical implications of learning and development.

Tue 25 Nov 2025

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Members are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the EMPLOYERS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NORTHERN) INC

Fri 23 Jan 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you feel constantly stressed by your workload and consider yourself time-poor, this course will give you tips on managing your stress and feeling more in control. Brush up on your time management skills or suggest it to a colleague.

Tue 3 Feb 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Too often, performance reviews are treated as a formality - tick-box exercises that miss the real story. But when done right, they’re a powerful tool for surfacing truth, building trust, and shaping the future of your workforce.

Tue 24 Feb 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Head of Legal, Mauro Barsi, as we unpack the legal framework around performance management.

Tue 24 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Better understand the New Zealand legislative framework, how to set-up and maintain practical, effective workplace health and safety systems, and encourage employee involvement in Health and Safety.

Thu 26 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A safe working environment needs proactive involvement from everyone in the workplace, not just employers and managers. Employees have a significant role to play, and this session will help them better understand their roles, responsibilities and opportunities.

Tue 10 Mar 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Business owners, directors, employers, managers and those in the human resources or health and safety sectors will find value in the need to understand and influence a business strategic and business planning process.

12 - 13 Mar 2026

2 x half-day course

If you are an Australian-based HR professional charged with managing or administering a New Zealand workforce, this introductory to the intermediate-level course will prove invaluable. It gives a broad outline of New Zealand employment legislation, enabling you to better navigate its provisions. For deeper knowledge, we recommend EMA’s more detailed courses on human resources and employment relations.

Wed 1 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Whether it’s a full restructure or a subtle shift in workplace dynamics, change is inevitable - and how it’s managed can make or break your culture. HR plays a pivotal role in guiding people through uncertainty, aligning communication, and ensuring transitions are not just smooth, but strategic.

Tue 21 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Heald of Legal, Mauro Barsi, as we explore the legal best practices for managing organisational change.

Thu 7 May 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Better understand the New Zealand legislative framework, how to set-up and maintain practical, effective workplace health and safety systems, and encourage employee involvement in Health and Safety.

Tue 2 Jun 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Every exit is a moment of truth. Whether an employee leaves on a high note or under strain, how you manage their departure speaks volumes about your culture - and creates a powerful opportunity to learn, improve, and protect what matters most.

Thu 11 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A safe working environment needs proactive involvement from everyone in the workplace, not just employers and managers. Employees have a significant role to play, and this session will help them better understand their roles, responsibilities and opportunities.

Thu 18 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Business owners, directors, employers, managers and those in the human resources or health and safety sectors will find value in the need to understand and influence a business strategic and business planning process.

Wed 24 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Better understand the New Zealand legislative framework, how to set-up and maintain practical, effective workplace health and safety systems, and encourage employee involvement in Health and Safety.

Tue 30 Jun 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar from EMA Head of Legal, Mauro Barsi, as we unpack the legal framework surrounding exit terms and post-employment risks.

Fri 10 Jul 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you feel constantly stressed by your workload and consider yourself time-poor, this course will give you tips on managing your stress and feeling more in control. Brush up on your time management skills or suggest it to a colleague.