
Leadership Training
Leadership training that helps people at every level influence behaviour, strengthen culture, and lead positive workplace change.

Strong workplace cultures are not built by leaders at the top alone. Real change happens when people at every level influence behaviour, support one another, and lead by example. From the boardroom to the frontline, IMPAC's leadership training develops the skills and confidence needed to strengthen culture, positively influence others, and contribute to meaningful workplace change.

IMPAC Training
Category overview
Policies, procedures, and posters on the wall do not build strong workplace cultures. Culture is shaped by people at every level through the behaviours they demonstrate, the conversations they have, and the example they set every day.
With more than 25 years of experience supporting New Zealand organisations, IMPAC understands the important role leadership plays in shaping workplace culture. Our experienced trainers facilitate learning through discussions, real-world examples, and practical activities that make the content relevant to the audience. Through this approach, organisations can develop leadership capability that supports positive behaviours, strengthens culture, and contributes to meaningful workplace change.
Whether you are supporting a team, providing strategic direction, or fulfilling governance responsibilities, effective leadership is about more than ticking off compliance requirements. These courses help build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead by example, positively influence others, and contribute to a stronger workplace culture.
Key Focus Areas
What this training covers
Leadership and Governance
Develop an understanding of responsibilities, due diligence, decision-making, and behaviours that support effective leadership and governance. Explore how leadership influences culture, workplace performance, and the management of risk.
Risk Management and Performance
Build practical knowledge of risk management, performance indicators, and continuous improvement. Understand how lead and lag indicators can be used to measure performance, support informed decision-making, and drive stronger workplace outcomes.
Worker Engagement and Participation
Strengthen your ability to support and advocate for worker engagement, participation, and consultation. Learn how meaningful involvement can encourage positive behaviours, build trust, and contribute to a stronger workplace culture.
Culture and Influence
Develop an understanding of workplace culture, what influences it, and how it shapes behaviours and workplace outcomes. Explore the role positive influence plays in supporting engagement, performance, and meaningful workplace change.

Available Courses
Our Leadership courses
Working with New Zealand's legal framework
Applicable Safety Regulations in New Zealand
Effective leadership includes an awareness and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance. Relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance include:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) — New Zealand's primary workplace health and safety legislation, outlining the duties and responsibilities of PCBUs, officers, workers, and other persons in the workplace.
- Health and Safety at Work (Worker Engagement, Participation, and Representation) Regulations 2016 — Provides requirements for worker engagement, participation, and representation, including the role, functions, and powers of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs).
- WorkSafe New Zealand Good Governance Practices Guideline — Provides practical guidance for boards, directors, and senior leaders on effective health and safety governance and leadership.
Who Should Enrol
Industries and Roles
Board Members, Trustees and C-Suite Executives
Leaders responsible for governance and strategic direction who need to understand their health and safety responsibilities and influence on workplace culture.
SME Owners and Managing Directors
Business leaders who need practical approaches to leadership, risk management, worker engagement, and governance.
Frontline Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
People responsible for leading teams, supporting workers, and influencing workplace behaviours through effective leadership and communication.
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), Champions and Workers
Individuals who want to support worker participation and positively influence workplace culture.
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