AMINZ Professional Development Courses
The Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) is a not-for-profit membership organisation for people working in the area of dispute resolution. It is dedicated to promoting high quality dispute resolution services by its members to the public. AMINZ makes referrals and appointments. As a HRINZ member you are now able to receive reciprocal member rates on AMINZ courses.
2012 AMINZ Courses
Conducting Safe Employment Investigations
Investigations are often necessary in the workplace, but getting a good result is challenging. Those investigating and those in a management position need to well understand how to conduct a safe investigation.
These seminars are suitable for:
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Dispute resolution professionals
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Investigators and those intending to carry out investigations
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Human resource managers and managers responsible for investigations
You can expect to extend your skills, build your confidence and fine-tune your investigation process. You will learn best practice on how to avoid pitfalls of investigation and the minefield that lies between you and the solution. You will learn how to turn the trauma of an investigation into a healing process for the parties and the wider organisation.
Format:
This practical one day seminar will include short lectures, interactive workshops and practice exercises. Written materials to assist you to conduct a safe investigation will also be supplied. Post-seminar mentoring is also available on request.
Topics covered include:
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The fundamentals of a safe investigation
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Relevant legislation and case law
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Preparing for and scoping an investigation
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Convening the investigation
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The role of the investigator
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Investigation process
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Writing the report
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Solving the difficult scenarios
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Whistle-blowing
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Using internal and external investigators
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Post investigation support
Presenters
Chris Rowe FAMINZ (Med) BA, Grad Dip Bus Studies (Dispute Resolution), Auckland
Chris is a Mediator, Facilitator, Employment Relations Advisor and Investigator in private practice. She specialises in employment and small business and has conducted a wide range of employment investigations in the public and private sectors. Chris regularly facilitates and coaches groups in employment related matters and in conflict management and resolution. Chris is a Fellow (Mediation) and AMINZ Mediation Panel member.
David Patten FAMINZ (Arb / Med); LLB: BA, MBS, Wellington
David is a Fellow of the AMINZ and a barrister specialising in employment law. As part of his practice David has been appointed to a significant number of mediations both as an advocate and mediator. He was also a mediator with the Family Court Mediation Pilot scheme. He is a mediator for the NZ Law Society (pursuant to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006) and is a member of the Wellington Branch, NZ Law Society Employment Law and ADR Committees.
For a number of years David was employed on a part-time basis teaching students enrolled in the Massey University Dispute Resolution Programme. He continues his association with the programme and Massey University being engaged in teaching dispute resolution subjects and as a Practicum tutor. David is also an AMINZ Councillor.
Dates and Venues
Auckland 1 May 2012
Investment
Registration AMINZ or HRINZ member $480.00
Registration Non Member $580.00
There may also be additional one off courses and events which you can also receive member rates for, please keep checking this website for updates.
To Register
To register all HRINZ members need to provide a code. Please contact hrinz@hrinz.org.nz for this code. For any further details regarding any of these courses, please email Keri Knight: office@aminz.org.nz