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Why Join?

The Otago Southland Employers’ Association is a member-based organisation that provides a range of support services spanning vital business areas and a voice for business in the south at a national level.

We have been supporting sustainable business growth across the southern region for 128 years.

Today our team of professionals offers quality advice and tailored packages to members in areas such as employment law, health & safety, human resources and business training and professional development.

Find out about membership benefits or view our 2019 Training Calendar.

Upcoming

Training & Events

Building on Health & Safety Representative Training - Stage 2

This programme will build on the skills and knowledge developed in health and safety representative...

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In-depth Facebook Workshop

In this this practical, hands-on workshop you will learn techniques to rapidly improve your Facebook marketing.

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Audit Training

This knowledge based programme will enable participants to conduct a quality audit.

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Contractor Safety Management

Contractor safety is becoming a significant issue for many workplaces.

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TechWeek - Learner capability and employability project

We have a presentation to employers in Dunedin about the capabilities they've told us they want graduates to have on starting employment, and how technology (an e-portfolio) can help employers have confidence that job applicants actually have the soft skills, or capabilities, that they claim, and also capture ongoing learning by employees.

Bringing the fresh taste of New Zealand seafood to the world

While overseas Roger Belton first had an idea that led to what is now a seafood business

Winning formula

Blue River Dairy's reach and product range is now much larger, as it's enjoying astronomical growth

Beloved Gibbston cheese company taps into tasty trend

An artisan cheese company has been taking advantage of a new trend to help its business grow

Tailored Advice

Our experts can help with all aspects of employment law and health & safety compliance.

Training & Development

Our extensive range of training offerings is delivered in the main centres or at your workplace.

Policy & Advocacy

We represent the interests of business in the south and link our members with national advocacy bodies.

Business Mentoring

Providing a helping hand by matching specialist expertise with the needs of businesses across the region.

Regional Business Partnership:

We are part of the Regional Business Partnership for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to provide capability development vouchers, Callaghan Innovation to administer research and development grants, and Business Mentoring to support business innovation.