Upcoming Training & Events

Wed 14 Oct 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.

Thu 15 Oct 2026

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

With this course, you’ll build strategic capability while identifying people-related constraints, diagnosing root causes, and applying practical tools to improve team culture and organisational effectiveness.

15 - 16 Oct 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.

Fri 16 Oct 2026

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

Recognise, manage, and reduce the impact of stress in yourself and your people. Explore psychological risk factors, learn self-management techniques, and develop strategies to foster a supportive, resilient culture.

Fri 16 Oct 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 20 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours)

Mental health conversations are becoming a common and complex part of workplace management. But where do your responsibilities begin and end?

Wed 21 Oct 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.

Wed 21 Oct 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.

Wed 21 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours)

Build the confidence to tackle difficult conversations with clarity and purpose. Learn practical techniques to provide feedback, address performance concerns, and navigate challenging discussions in a way that strengthens relationships, accountability, and results.

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

Have an employment question that you'd value a lawyer’s perspective on? This is your opportunity to talk to EMA Head of Legal, Matt Dearing, live online.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

EMA members are invited to join us in Auckland for an exclusive session with the Ports of Tauranga Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Sampson.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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

Have you been managing staff performance for a while but become unstuck when things get difficult? If you are a manager or HR practitioner managing serious performance issues, you’ll benefit from introducing a consistent performance management framework to your organisation.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours)

Mental health conversations are becoming a common and complex part of workplace management. But where do your responsibilities begin and end?

Fri 23 Oct 2026

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

Safety culture is a combination of the attitudes, values and perceptions that can positively influence health and safety outcomes. Develop and embed an authentic culture that works for your business through engagement, trust and leadership.

Tue 27 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours)

Mental health conversations are becoming a common and complex part of workplace management. But where do your responsibilities begin and end?

Wed 28 Oct 2026

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

You will learn about the human response to change from early adopters to laggards and resisters. If you aspire to be the driving force behind change, whether as a catalyst, promoter, or change leader, this program is your key to mastering the art of inspiring others to embrace innovative approaches to work. 

28 - 29 Oct 2026

2-day course

This two-day course, "Coaching Essentials for Leaders," provides a comprehensive foundation for managers to integrate coaching principles into their leadership approach. You will leave with a solid understanding of coaching fundamentals and the confidence to apply these skills in their managerial roles, fostering a culture of growth, development, and enhanced team performance within their organizations.

2 - 3 Nov 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).

2 - 3 Nov 2026

2 days

Take your skills as a Health and Safety Representative to the next level. This course is purpose-designed for health and safety representatives who have completed Stage 1 training. It is also suitable for anyone with an interest in, or responsibility for workplace health and safety.