2026 Capability Programme
Diagram of training programmes available to HSW roles (featuring text below)
GHSL Capability Opportunities – Next 12 Months
The GHSL is offering a wide range of health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) development and capability-building opportunities over the next year. These programmes support practitioners across many levels and roles — from chief executives and officers under the HSWA, to H&S practitioners, HR professionals, and Health & Safety Representatives.
Below is a summary of existing and upcoming training options that may be useful to consider as part of your development conversations with your employees or as a manager.
1. 2026 H&S Representative Conference & Awards
Our free H&S Representative Conference offers a practical day of learning, guest speakers, and celebration of outstanding contributions through the H&S Rep of the Year Awards.
Audience: H&S Representatives
Theme: Influencing the Design of Work
Date & Location: Thursday 4 June, Shed 6, Wellington
Nominations close Friday 28 March. If you have exceptional H&S Reps in your agency, please consider nominating them.
2. NEBOSH International Certificate
Audience: Advisors, senior advisors, managers, and team leaders in HSW.
This globally recognised qualification is ideal for practitioners wanting to deepen their technical capability.
Offer: $1,500 discount + 12 months complimentary access to HSE Global Academy (20+ eLearning modules, webinars, masterclasses, resources).
Workshop Dates
- Auckland: 9–13 March and 13–17 April 2026
- Wellington: 23–27 March and 4–8 May 2026
- Christchurch: Dates to be confirmed
3. Early in Careers H&S Certificate (NZQA Micro-Credential)
Audience: H&S Coordinators, advisors, H&S Reps, and HR professionals
Price: $1,165 + GST per person (exclusive member rate)
A practical introduction to the work of an H&S generalist. The programme includes four in‑person workshops covering core competencies and foundational concepts for early-career professionals.
Workshop Modules (Wellington – Pastoral House)
- Risk Fundamentals: 13 May
- Engagement & Participation: 17 May
- Working with other PCBUs: 22 July
- Reporting & Measuring Performance: 12 August
4. New H&S Representative Learning Pathway
Exclusive for GHSL Members: $200 per learner to access all 10 modules
In partnership with HSE Global (with support from DIA, MoJ and MBIE), GHSL has a new learning opportunity for our H&S Representatives.
The H&S Representative Pathway is a structured learning journey designed in line with the NZISM H&S Rep Competency Wheel to support H&S Reps in their roles with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference in their workplace.
These 10 x 20-minute online modules are self-paced and cover the role of a H&S Rep, legal context, communication, risk management, reporting incidents and near misses, and more. This training supplements H&S Reps Stage 1 and 2 HS Training.
5. Driving Conference 2026
Audience: Heads of H&S, practitioners, Fleet Managers, HR professionals
Date: 12 November, Wellington
A free conference focused on keeping our people safe while they are on the road for work. Currently we are finalising the agenda, so will share more details soon. If you are interested in sponsorship, contact Lance Goodall.
Last updated 27/2/26