Our professional development programme provides staff with the opportunity to acquire the skills they need to develop their full potential. The programme also encourages staff to learn new skills to meet the ever-changing needs of the University environment.
HR Professional Development
The HR Professional Development programme covers a wide range of topics, including professional, self-management and supervisory skills.
Find out more about HR Professional Development
Academic Leadership Development Programme
The Academic Leadership Development Programme is designed for prospective and current Heads of Department, Directors of Centre, and Associate Deans.
Find out more about the Academic Leadership Development Programme
Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC)
The Higher Education Development Centre works in partnership with the staff and students of the University to promote, support and enhance the ideals, knowledge and values of higher education.
The HEDC provides a wide range of opportunities for the professional development of academic staff. This includes support, such as one-on-one consultancies to improve aspects of teaching, as well as more formal staff development workshops and postgraduate courses on tertiary teaching.
Find out more about the Higher Education Development Centre
Treaty of Waitangi education programme
The HEDC and Human Resources jointly offer a Treaty of Waitangi education programme. This includes introductory workshops on Māori language, Māori culture and the Treaty of Waitangi.
View all HEDC workshops and courses
View Human Resources Māori language courses
Health & Safety training
The Health & Safety team offer a comprehensive health and safety training programme.
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IT Training
The ITS Division offers a comprehensive range of computer courses available to all staff.
Find out more about IT Training
Financial Services training
The Financial Services Division training programme aims to support and improve financial management. Their courses enable academic and general staff members to make more effective use of the University's financial systems.
Find out more about Financial Services training
Academic staff professional development video
The below video outlines some of the professional development options available to Academic Staff.
