Upcoming Training & Events

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 - 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?

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.

Tue 3 Nov 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

Because AI success isn’t constrained by tools, but by judgment, adaptability and collaboration.

Wed 4 Nov 2026

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

If you’re an HR or ER practitioner responsible for managing union relationships, this practical course is for you. This intermediate level course will prepare you with the tools and techniques to negotiate collective agreements, from initiating bargaining to the bargaining process agreement and terms of settlement.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

Move beyond operational HR and become a true business partner. Learn to build sustainable competitive advantage through talent, and proactively shape your organisation’s future capability.

5 - 6 Nov 2026

2-day course

Your success depends on the performance of others. This popular programme supports your transition from being part of the team to running it with a clear understanding of your unique leadership style.

Mon 9 Nov 2026

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

Risk management is essential to business. While some risk is inevitable, your ability to identify and mitigate it can benefit your organisation. It is the cornerstone to health and safety. It allows organizations’ to perform its primary duty of care, as far as reasonably practicable, to its workers and others.

9 - 10 Nov 2026

2-day course

Your success depends on the performance of others. This popular programme supports your transition from being part of the team to running it with a clear understanding of your unique leadership style.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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

Learn to create, analyse, and evaluate a sound health and safety management system that gets organisational buy-in. This course has also proven helpful when undertaking a WorkSafeNZ duty-holder review.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri – join us for a post-election strategic snapshot of what’s in store for employers