Upcoming Training & Events

Tue 17 Mar 2026

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (2 hours)

Join us for the next practical EMA Connect session in our Hire to Retire series

Wed 18 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Wed 18 Mar 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

You're invited to a forum with the Minister for Energy, Simon Watts at EMA Business Hub in Grafton on Wednesday 18 March.

Thu 19 Mar 2026

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (2 hours)

Join us for the next practical EMA Connect session in our Hire to Retire series

Fri 20 Mar 2026

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

If you struggle to express yourself and your non-assertiveness is holding you back, this course will teach you how to be more self-assured and confident, without being aggressive.

23 - 24 Mar 2026

2 days

Become a proficient investigator of events and near misses using ICAM methodology. A must for all your staff involved in the incident investigation process. This two-day course is aimed at those who will be conducting investigations into significant events and near misses.

Tue 24 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Find out how the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill will affect your business.

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

A must for all your staff involved in the accident/incident investigation process. This valuable course is suitable for all types of businesses and accident/incident investigations.

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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

Risk management is the cornerstone of health and safety best practice. On this course, you’ll discover how to assess critical risks and apply risk management techniques that are relevant to your business. This will ensure effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, from company directors, officers and managers to supervisors, workers, contractors.

Thu 26 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)

Join us for the next practical EMA Connect session in our Hire to Retire series

30 - 31 Mar 2026

2 days

Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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

Navigate employment disputes, personal grievances, and mediation processes effectively, while assessing risk and making strategic decisions that protect your organisation and support fair outcomes.

Mon 30 Mar 2026

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

Balance your workload and your team’s outputs with key supervision principles. You’ll learn how to give clear instructions, motivate people to do their best, and give feedback to raise their game.

Tue 31 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

The Chelsea Sugar Factory Technical Site Tour

Tue 31 Mar 2026

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

Join EMA Head of Legal Mauro Barsi to take a deeper dive into this sensitive employment relations topic.

Wed 1 Apr 2026

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

Navigating the legal responsibilities in an employment relationship can be fraught with risk. Know the key laws that apply and what is expected of organisations and leaders using real-world processes and examples.

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.

Thu 2 Apr 2026

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

Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to align HR practices with business strategy, develop internal capability, and partner more effectively with the business.