Workplace Diversity in Action Training Course (NZ Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course explores how individuals and organisations can take meaningful action to build workplace cultures that genuinely value diversity and support inclusion. It introduces practical strategies, real-world scenarios, and contemporary examples that help learners apply inclusive principles in their day-to-day work — covering how to address barriers, encourage active bystander behaviour, and embed diversity and inclusion into workplace policies and practices.
Designed specifically for New Zealand workplaces, the course is suitable for all employees and managers across industries. Learners who complete the course receive an instant digital certificate, providing documented evidence of training that supports organisational compliance and reporting.
This course will take approximately 52 minutes to complete.
Why is the Workplace Diversity in Action Course Important?
New Zealand’s workplaces are increasingly diverse — across culture, language, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and lived experience. When that diversity isn’t actively supported, organisations experience higher rates of conflict, discrimination complaints, poor engagement, and talent loss — even when individual intentions are good.
New Zealand employers and workers have legal obligations to maintain respectful, non-discriminatory workplaces. Key legislation includes the Human Rights Act 1993, the Employment Relations Act 2000, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Te Tiriti o Waitangi also guides New Zealand workplaces to recognise and respect the unique status of Māori as tangata whenua, with practices that honour partnership, participation, and protection.
This course helps organisations and individuals meet those obligations — building the consistent, practical behaviours that reduce risk and strengthen inclusion across teams.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work in diverse teams and want to build confidence in an inclusive, day-to-day workplace behaviour
- Supervisors or managers responsible for team culture, psychological safety, and people management
- HR, People & Culture, and operational leaders supporting EEO and inclusion initiatives
- Any worker seeking to deepen their understanding of diversity, inclusion, and their responsibilities under New Zealand law
Topics Covered
- Reflecting on the key points
- Improving diversity and inclusion
- Bystander action
- Bystander scenarios
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime, from any location
- Interactive and scenario-based, with real-world examples drawn from New Zealand workplaces
- Self-paced — learners can pause and resume at any time
- No assessment required — this course focuses on awareness and practical application
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design — WCAG 2.2 AA compliant and suitable for learners across all literacy levels
Assessment
No assessment required — this course focuses on awareness and practical application
Related Courses
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Ethics: Employees and Workers Training Course
- An Introduction to Diversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the key dimensions of diversity represented in New Zealand workplaces, including cultural, disability, gender, and age-related differences
- Recognise common barriers to inclusion and describe practical strategies for addressing them
- Apply active bystander principles when witnessing exclusion, disrespect, or discriminatory behaviour
- Understand legal responsibilities under the Human Rights Act 1993, Employment Relations Act 2000, and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Contribute to a workplace culture that reflects the values of inclusion, respect, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination complaints and legal exposure — staff who understand their responsibilities are less likely to act in ways that create formal complaints or claims under the Human Rights Act 1993 or Employment Relations Act 2000
- Improve audit and reporting readiness — documented diversity and inclusion training supports EEO reporting, HR audits, and organisational compliance reviews
- Strengthen employee engagement and retention — inclusive workplaces experience lower turnover and higher engagement, particularly among diverse employee groups
- Support Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations — training that explicitly addresses Māori as tangata whenua helps organisations demonstrate genuine commitment to partnership and participation
- Build a culture of respect that holds across teams — consistent training creates shared language and expectations, reducing the risk of culture gaps between departments, managers, or locations
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Workplace Diversity in Action Course Important?
New Zealand’s workplaces are increasingly diverse — across culture, language, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and lived experience. When that diversity isn’t actively supported, organisations experience higher rates of conflict, discrimination complaints, poor engagement, and talent loss — even when individual intentions are good.
New Zealand employers and workers have legal obligations to maintain respectful, non-discriminatory workplaces. Key legislation includes the Human Rights Act 1993, the Employment Relations Act 2000, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Te Tiriti o Waitangi also guides New Zealand workplaces to recognise and respect the unique status of Māori as tangata whenua, with practices that honour partnership, participation, and protection.
This course helps organisations and individuals meet those obligations — building the consistent, practical behaviours that reduce risk and strengthen inclusion across teams.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work in diverse teams and want to build confidence in an inclusive, day-to-day workplace behaviour
- Supervisors or managers responsible for team culture, psychological safety, and people management
- HR, People & Culture, and operational leaders supporting EEO and inclusion initiatives
- Any worker seeking to deepen their understanding of diversity, inclusion, and their responsibilities under New Zealand law
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Reflecting on the key points
- Improving diversity and inclusion
- Bystander action
- Bystander scenarios
Experience
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime, from any location
- Interactive and scenario-based, with real-world examples drawn from New Zealand workplaces
- Self-paced — learners can pause and resume at any time
- No assessment required — this course focuses on awareness and practical application
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design — WCAG 2.2 AA compliant and suitable for learners across all literacy levels
Assessment
No assessment required — this course focuses on awareness and practical application
Related Courses
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Ethics: Employees and Workers Training Course
- An Introduction to Diversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the key dimensions of diversity represented in New Zealand workplaces, including cultural, disability, gender, and age-related differences
- Recognise common barriers to inclusion and describe practical strategies for addressing them
- Apply active bystander principles when witnessing exclusion, disrespect, or discriminatory behaviour
- Understand legal responsibilities under the Human Rights Act 1993, Employment Relations Act 2000, and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Contribute to a workplace culture that reflects the values of inclusion, respect, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination complaints and legal exposure — staff who understand their responsibilities are less likely to act in ways that create formal complaints or claims under the Human Rights Act 1993 or Employment Relations Act 2000
- Improve audit and reporting readiness — documented diversity and inclusion training supports EEO reporting, HR audits, and organisational compliance reviews
- Strengthen employee engagement and retention — inclusive workplaces experience lower turnover and higher engagement, particularly among diverse employee groups
- Support Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations — training that explicitly addresses Māori as tangata whenua helps organisations demonstrate genuine commitment to partnership and participation
- Build a culture of respect that holds across teams — consistent training creates shared language and expectations, reducing the risk of culture gaps between departments, managers, or locations
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |