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Workplace Investigation Skills

Workplace Investigation Skills Course byThree60 Consult

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

Date |  Wednesday 21st October 2026

Time | 8:30am-4.30pm

Location | TBD Auckland Central (in-person)

Price | (excl GST)

Early Bird (by 10 August 2026)      $1,230pp 

Standard                                        $1,300pp

Group Discount (3 or more)           $1,180pp

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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

Campbell Gourlay

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

Alex Leulu

Senior Associate; ERA – 2022
Workplace Investigations Employment Law Adviser
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