teams courses
teams courses
Our Teams workshops are fun and engaging. They will help you understand different aspects of government and give you more confidence in your day-to-day work.
All four courses are run through the Microsoft Teams platform. Teams is easy to use and allows people to do the course whether they’re in the office, at home or anywhere around the world.
Each course is divided into two half-days, with a gap of around a week between the two parts. We think half a day is just the right amount of time for computer-based learning.
‘In-house’ course
All four Teams courses are run in-house for government agencies. Feel free to contact us to discuss the in-house option.
‘Anyone can attend’ course
Throughout the year we also run Teams courses that people from different agencies can attend.
The next 2024 dates for these courses are listed below.
the teams courses
machinery of government
The Insider’s guide to NZ government is our most popular course. It provides a great introduction to New Zealand government. It’s ideal for people that are new to working in the public sector, as well as those seeking a refresher to help fill in some missing pieces.
Crucially, this course gives people context, i.e. how they fit into the machinery of government, what their relationship is with their minister, what Parliament does, and the role the courts play in scrutinising decisions made by ministers and officials.
Available as an in-house course - contact us
‘Anyone can attend’ course: 1 and 2 July 2024, 9.30am-1.30pm each day (you need to attend both days) - register here ($790 + gst)
‘Anyone can attend’ course: 15 and 16 October 2024, 9.30am-1.30pm each day (you need to attend both days) - register here ($790 + gst)
Can’t wait that long to get your fix of machinery of government goodness? Good news, this course is available on demand for you right here!
policy and law-making
The insider’s guide to policy and law-making takes people through the whole policy and law-making process. From beginning to end. Ambitious, but extremely useful.
The beauty of this course is that you’ll get a complete overview of the Cabinet and parliamentary processes in one day.
Too often people have to rely on bits of knowledge they pick up on an ad hoc basis, but they never get to see the ‘big picture’. This workshop will fast-track your learning and give you a springboard to further your knowledge in these key areas.
Available as an in-house course only - contact us
private secretary training
The nature of the media cycle, the complexities of MMP government, and the rise of the ‘no surprises’ principle, all mean that the expectations on private secretaries has increased significantly in recent years.
The private secretary training course helps people upskill to meet the challenges of the job.
This course gives people who have been recently seconded to a minister’s office, intending private secretaries, and people acting as ‘fill in’ cover, the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in the role from day one.
Available as an in-house course only - contact us
official information act
Managing OIA requests can be difficult and time-consuming, particularly when you’re juggling your business-as-usual.
Yet most people working in the public sector who deal with requests have never had proper training in the Act.
Our Making friends with the OIA course allows you to get to grips with the Act’s key principles and processes. After the workshop you’ll find that you have more confidence when working with broad requests, understanding the withholding grounds, and managing timeframes.
Available as an in-house course - contact us
‘Anyone can attend’ course: 23 and 24 July 2024, 9.30am-1.30pm each day (you need to attend both days) - register here ($790 + gst)
‘Anyone can attend’ course: 5 and 6 November 2024, 9.30am-1.30pm each day (you need to attend both days) - register here ($790 + gst)
“All staff new to government should go on this course. Loved the level of interaction and additional examples and video clips to make the info real.”
—Ministry for Primary Industries learner
“Something that could potentially be all about process was very interestingly conveyed. Really fun and interactive.”
— Ministry of Justice learner
“Seriously valuable.”
— Education NZ learner
“I think every New Zealander should do this course. It is incredibly empowering.”
—Te Rau Ora learner
