Workplace Investigation Skills

Workplace Investigation Skills Course byThree60 Consult

Develop confidence and capability in conducting fair, robust workplace investigations.

Date | 10 March 2026

Time | 8:30am-4.30pm

Location | Level 18, Vero Building,
48 Shortland Street, Auckland Central (in-person)

Cost | $1,050 + GST

Discounts | Earlybird registration by 19 December 2025 $950 + GST

This one day, in-person training course will provide participants with a framework to conduct independent employment investigations, and the skills to undertake them confidently.

This course is suitable for legal practitioners new to employment investigations, in-house HR and Employment Relations professionals, and leaders responsible for handling complaints, misconduct, or sensitive issues in the workplace related to 

  • personal grievances or disputes,
  • bullying and harassment,
  • sexual harassment,
  • Protected Disclosures,
  • Code of Conduct investigations.

Led by experienced workplace investigators, participants will benefit from their insights and practical guidance on how to avoid the issues which can impact investigations, as well as what the Employment Relations Authority view may be of these.

Course content

  • The Test of Justification and Natural Justice
  • The Role of an Investigator
  • Terms of Reference
  • Gathering evidence
  • Interviewing
    • Establishing rapport
    • The interview process
    • Detailed account
    • Note taking
  • Interview styles
  • Questioning
    • Types of questioning to avoid
  • Findings
    • Burden of Proof
    • Credibility
    • Hearsay
    • Weight of evidence
    • Lack of evidence
  • Findings report

Facilitators

James Crichton

Barrister; Chief, ERA 20152019

Campbell Gourlay

Senior Associate; PSPLA-licensed investigator; formerly New Zealand Police

Lynn Booker

Senior Associate; formerly MBIE Senior Labour Inspector and Mediator
Upcoming Dates

Date | 10 March 2026

Time | 8:30am-4.30pm

Location | Level 18, Vero Building, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland Central (in-person)

Cost | $1,050 +GST

Discounts | Earlybird registration by 19 December 2025 $950 + GST

Enquiries | For any questions, please contact in**@***************co.nz

Customised training | This course can also be delivered as in-house training, and customised to your organisation’s needs. To enquire please contact us.

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