Professional Development Courses

Our courses are designed for HR professionals at all levels, from those new to HR to experienced practitioners. People leaders, managers, and business owners who manage people will also benefit from these workshops. You don't need to be an HRNZ member to attend, though members receive discounted rates.

Both formats are interactive workshops designed to inform, educate, and update your HR knowledge. Online courses are delivered virtually via Zoom, allowing you to participate from anywhere in New Zealand. In-person courses provide face-to-face networking opportunities with other HR professionals. Both formats include group discussions and opportunities to share ideas with peers.

No, virtual sessions are not recorded. This is intentional to promote open conversation and encourage participants to freely share experiences and ask questions without concern of being recorded.

Course duration varies depending on the topic and format. Specific timing information is available on each individual course page when you click through to register.

Yes, HRNZ PD courses contribute to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, which are valuable for maintaining Professional Accreditation and advancing your HR career.

Participants receive course materials relevant to their specific workshop. These typically include a workbook (digital and/or printed) and resources you can refer back to in your day-to-day HR practice.

Click on the course you're interested in from the listing on this page, and you'll be taken to the registration page where you can complete your booking. You will need to be logged in to either a member or non-member account to purchase your tickets.

HRNZ members receive discounted rates on all PD courses, although the discounted amount varies depending on the course. If you're not yet a member, you can sign up as a non-member to register for courses, or consider becoming an HRNZ member to access ongoing discounts and other membership benefits.

Yes, we regularly add new course options and sessions throughout the year to ensure our offerings remain current and address emerging HR topics and challenges. We also regularly update existing courses to keep them up-to-date with current employment law and emerging workplace trends.