If you are a member of HRNZ, please log in through the HRNZ website to access your member discount.

Earlybird tickets are available until Thursday 26 August. All pricing includes GST.

Earlybird Fee:

• HRNZ Member = $2,185.00
• Non-member = $2,645.00

Standard Fee:

• HRNZ Member = $2,415.00
• Non-member = $2,875.00

HR Manager is a two-day workshop (with preparation and post-workshop coaching session) for new or aspiring HR Managers. It seeks to help participants develop confidence and knowledge to effectively transition to the additional expectations of HR management from HR advisory work. The programme is an important aid for new HR Managers finding their place and voice in their first line management or sole manager / practitioner role.

The programme contributes to development of the strategic contribution, business knowledge, and personal credibility competencies in the HRINZ competency model.

The workshop will be part theory and part advisory clinic, with the participants engaged in peer action learning. Each workshop will commence with a more traditional format, and transition to peer action learning clinics. Participant numbers will be small and limited to a maximum of 12.

Workshop content will introduce key components of management and leadership, from a behavioural/'doing' and not just 'knowing' perspective; and provide guidance for preparing an "HR Manager Development Plan" to focus role growth and personal delivery over at least a three-month period after the workshop. Included in the fee is a post-workshop telephone or Skype coaching call of up to one-hour with the facilitator, which will be arranged with you for about three weeks after the workshop.

Workshop topics include:

• Making the transition from advisor to manager
• Determining what your organisation needs from human resource management
• Leading the HR Team
• Influencing the organisation's leadership team and Chief Executive
• Preparing an HR Manager Development Plan

Click here for more detail on workshop content, and pre-workshop and post-workshop activities.

Course Times:

9.00am - 4.45pm (Day 1)

8.30am - 4.30pm (Day 2)

All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions.

Registrations close 08:30am Thursday 16 September.

About the Presenter – Kristen Cooper

Kristen Cooper DistFHRNZ, has over 20 years' experience in Human Resource Management, planning, marketing, training and consultancy roles in a broad range of Government and private sectors.

Kristen has a Masters of Commerce and is a trained adult tutor - accredited by LEADR as a mediator, a member of NZIM and a Distinguished Fellow of HRINZ. Management and marketing topics are Kristen's career passions and she is motivated to facilitate organisations and individuals to reach their potential.

Attending HRNZ Events

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Events are subject to Ministry of Health guidelines and the HRNZ internal COVID 19 Events policy. To view HRNZ's internal COVID 19 Events Policy please click here.

Cancellation Policy

An appropriate substitute participant is welcome any time before the course starts. Please let us know the replacement's name. If you have booked on a member price and a non member is to attend in your place you will be invoiced for the difference in price.

A refund of fees will be made if a cancellation is received in writing at least 10 working days prior to the commencement of the course.

Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date and you are liable for the full cost of attendance at the course.