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  • Introduction to Leadership

    … you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical skills to apply in real-world situations. By … you will be better prepared to take on leadership roles and inspire your people. The course spans two days, covering … course is suitable for people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical skills to apply in real-world situations. By … you will be better prepared to take on leadership roles and inspire your people. The course spans two days, covering … course is suitable for people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and
  • Submission to the Education and Workforce Parliament Select Committee on the Employment Relations (Triangular Relationships) Amendment Bill

    … who is deployed by their employer to work for, and under the direction of, another employer to be covered by … employment are “precarious”, “vulnerable”, undesirable, and therefore should be discouraged. This narrative does … agreements on Non-standard Forms of Employment 3 and Fair Recruitment.4 These were negotiated by governments, …
  • Employer Bulletin | 05 May

    … – down 6.1 percent (12,606 jobs) • Administrative and support services – down 5.7 percent (6,284 jobs) • Professional, scientific, and technical services – down 3.1 percent (5,887 jobs) • Manufacturing – down 2.2 percent (5,198 jobs) • Health care and social assistance – up 1.7 percent (4,800 …
  • Employer Bulletin | 02 December

    … Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says an upcoming change to … they have the right fit for their high impact leadership and specialist roles. Cabinet has agreed to introduce an …
  • Employer Bulletin | 4 June

    … the public sector being reinvested in frontline services and meaningful tax reductions to support hard-working Kiwis. “This Budget is prudent and fiscally responsible. By identifying billions of dollars … tax relief to support Kiwis with the cost of living and invest in key frontline services like healthcare, …
  • Employer Bulletin | 21 January

    … to $23.50 an hour from 1 April 2025, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced. This minimum … Forfeiture provision found to be unenforceable Unilateral health monitoring changes to collective agreement found to be …
  • Employer Bulletin | 29 October

    … The Government is ensuring New Zealand attracts and retains the workers and skills it needs by returning open work rights to partners … for employers including: NZ joins UK initiative for AI safety; Coalition Government’s reforms give workers the best …
  • Employer Bulletin | 22 April

    … importance of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and have 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Benefit numbers … this Government’s key priorities, along with restoring law and order and delivering better public services, which is why …
  • Chamber welcomes National’s promise to look at congestion charging

    … hear - that every avenue for moving these projects ahead and funding them will be explored," says Chief Executive John … the transport solutions that are so vital for the city’s and the region’s continuing economic growth.  "Both the Wellington and Auckland mayors want it because it raises money without …
  • Employer Bulletin | 27 January

    … on 27 January 2025. These will be removed for all current and future accredited employers and Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSEs). Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will instead provide employers and workers with links to freely available Employment New …
  • Employer Bulletin | 17 April 2023

    … 32 roles from the health sector have recently been added to the … pathway of the Green List to help prepare our health system for the coming winter. These roles include enrolled nurses, dentists and dental technicians, MRI scanning technologists, …
  • New Zealand-Taiwan Business Council congratulates Dr Tsai Ing-wen on re-election

    … NZTBC would also like to congratulate Taiwan on hold free and fair elections, and the Taiwanese people for exercising their democratic … with such a strong voter turnout on the day.  Taiwan and New Zealand share a close bond with Taiwan being the …
  • Research and Development Tax Incentive Discussion Document

    … with the R&D grants administered by Callaghan Innovation, and would replace the current Callaghan Growth Grants. There are pros and cons from moving away from Growth Grants to an R & D tax … that we look at how this can best benefit industry and move towards a higher-innovation economy. There’s no …
  • Employer Bulletin | 2 October

    … for Work to Residence visas, including Green List and sector agreements visas. To be eligible, applicants must … in New Zealand. They will need to meet the relevant skill and wage requirements. Additionally, applicants must satisfy standard visa application prerequisites, including health, character, English language proficiency, and
  • Employer Bulletin | 31 July

    … 2023. Major contributors were higher interest payments and grocery food prices, partially offset by lower costs for private transport supplies like petrol and diesel. On 1st July 2023, half-price public transport fares and the 25 cents per liter cut in fuel excise duty and road …
  • Customer Service Essentials

    … have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and listening skills, and polished customer service etiquette. Key audience: This … on a regular basis, whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, foundational …
  • Wellington Chamber Celebrates Sir Des Britten’s Life Achievements

    … "Sir Des was a great presence in the city and his family can proud of his achievements. He had the most personable touch and showed what it meant to be a real leader in the city," … Des, his 17 years at the Mission saw it grow exponentially and serve hundreds of people a week.  "A number of people in …
  • Holidays Act

    … calculations, public holidays, closedowns, policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems and processes to ensure best practice. Key audience: This … suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful …
  • Membership Support

    … Daniela has a background in people and leadership development, training, communications and stakeholder engagement.  She has successfully founded and built three of her own businesses and thrives in any …
  • Customer Service essentials

    … have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and listening skills, and polished customer service etiquette. Key audience: This … on a regular basis, whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, foundational …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … management skills. It covers the key concepts, tools, and techniques needed to manage projects successfully.  Key … is suitable for people who are required to lead projects and who might not have a formal project management … of project management  Understand the project lifecycle and the key roles and responsibilities in managing a project  …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … to provide you with a practical approach to the processes and tools central to the basics of project management. You’ll cover organising, managing, and measuring a project to ensure greater value is delivered to all stakeholders—both internally and externally. It also focuses on the importance of setting …
  • Employer Bulletin | 29 May

    … Minister of Health, Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced around 6,100 general practitioners, community nurses, and kaiāwhina in New Zealand will receive pay rises averaging … in various areas, including Family Planning, mental health, telehealth, and community care services. In today's …
  • Employer Bulletin | 8 April

    … (AEP) aim to deliver a better experience for businesses and workers whose work injury claims are handled by the … supported by their employers. These changes will modernise health and safety assessment requirements, removing excessive compliance …
  • Employment Legislation

    … the employment relationship. Both legislative requirements and best practices are covered. All employers and managers need to have a sound understanding of the rights and responsibilities of those involved in the employment …
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical skills to apply in real-world situations. By … you will be better prepared to take on leadership roles and inspire your people. The course spans two days, covering … course is suitable for people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the disciplinary process … their organisations. It would also be useful for mediators and those who are involved with arbitration.   Learning outcomes Understand procedural fairness and justifiable reasons for initiating disciplinary action. …
  • Employer Bulletin | 29 April

    … on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill … 1 focuses on targeted changes that can take effect quickly and give certainty to councils and consent applicants, while new legislation to replace the …
  • Employer Bulletin | 3 February

    … from 27 January 2025 for all visitors, including tourists and people visiting family, and partners and guardians on longer-term visitor visas. These new …
  • Networking & Events

    … for your business that can come from new connections and ideas. Our success comes from creating events based on … the forefront of change. Whether it’s Women in Business or Health & Safety, this series is one that won’t shy away from …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the disciplinary process … their organisations. It would also be useful for mediators and those who are involved with arbitration.   Learning outcomes Understand procedural fairness and justifiable reasons for initiating disciplinary action. …
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