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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.

Members Briefing occurring throughout Otago and Southland - Register Now

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

Upcoming

Training & Events

Health and Safety Representative Training - Stage 1

Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care,...

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Developing Effective Systems - NEW!

This course will provide participants with the knowledge to identify the true cost of waste...

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Employment Law Update

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Documenting Processes - NEW!

This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to facilitate or complete documentation...

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CEO comment January 2019

From everyone at the Otago Southland Employers' Association, we would like to wish you a very happy new year!

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

Winning formula

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

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

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.