September 2025
18 - 19 Sep 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
18 - 19 Sep 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If your role requires you to confidently deliver and review training sessions for adults, this two-day course is for you. It will give you the knowledge, skills and assuredness you need to deliver high-impact training sessions.
Tue 23 Sep 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
Beyond an Individual Employment Agreement, an often-underexplored aspect of protecting your business is a Code of Conduct.
Thu 25 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
Join us in one of five cities across New Zealand – each hosting a full day of practical sessions led by industry experts and experienced exporters.
October 2025
Wed 1 Oct 2025
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.
6 - 7 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 7 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Navigating employment law and its impact on how employers and employees interact is a key risk that you must manage appropriately. Learn how the law works and applies to your role in our most popular course.
Tue 7 Oct 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
The EMA will host a timely health and safety webinar on Tuesday 7 October to provide clarity, share best practice and support employers in navigating this increasingly complex space. It will be led by our legal and safety experts with plenty of Q&A time.
Tue 7 Oct 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
If you are required to design, develop and implement an internal workplace health, safety and wellbeing change management process, this course will provide you with the essential skills. Whether it be due to economic, societal, technological, environmental, or legal concerns, one of the few constants in business is change. Health and safety leaders need to be able recognise when change is imperative and manage the change process to achieve universal buy-in and minimise disruption.
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Learn the everyday actions that lead to successful HR outcomes. Understand the goals of Human Resource management as it strives to foster engagement and productivity across the business.
8 Oct 2025 - 25 Mar 2026
6 months (1 day monthly)
In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.
Wed 8 Oct 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
9 - 10 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Know the range and scale of risks associated with machinery and how to minimise them. This two-day course is a must for any business where plant and machinery are in operation, and anyone wanting to understand how to comply with WorkSafe NZ’s Safe Use of Machinery Harm Reduction Programme.
Thu 9 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
Fri 10 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Know and understand your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and why a positive health and safety culture is important to your organisation. Understand the context of risk management as an essential part of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Tue 14 Oct 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
Wed 15 Oct 2025
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (2 hours)
EMA Connect Tauranga - October 2025
Wed 15 Oct 2025
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 15 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)
Assess, understand, and have your say
Wed 15 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Coach confidently to support your managers to deal with their people issues in the workplace. You’ll become a champion of change and increase your preparedness for conflicts if - and when – they arise.
Thu 16 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)
EMA Connect Auckland - October 2025
Thu 16 Oct 2025
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.
16 - 17 Oct 2025
2x half day
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 17 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you run projects at work, this one-day course will give you the practical tools and confidence to conquer any challenge. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers.
Fri 17 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you find it difficult to manage your stress, this one-day workshop will make a difference. It is valuable to anyone who feels that anxiety is impacting on their lives in and out of work.
20 - 21 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
Tue 21 Oct 2025
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (2 hours)
EMA Connect Hamilton - October 2025
Tue 21 Oct 2025
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.
Tue 21 Oct 2025
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 22 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
If you need to be more effective in getting buy-in for initiatives that you know will create better health and safety outcomes for everyone, this is the course for you.
Wed 22 Oct 2025
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 23 Oct 2025
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.
Thu 23 Oct 2025
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.
Fri 24 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you want to maximise the performance of your projects, this course is for you. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers who understand the fundamentals of project management.