In today’s fast-changing business landscape, the role of a manager extends far beyond task delegation and performance oversight. Modern leadership requires a holistic approach — one that includes actively supporting employee wellbeing. For organisations across Aotearoa looking to build resilient teams and positive work cultures, HumanEx offers expert-led wellbeing training for managers in New Zealand that is both practical and impactful.
The Rising Importance of Workplace Wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing has become a core focus for organisations of all sizes. It’s no longer just about health and safety compliance — it’s about cultivating environments where people thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
Recent studies show that businesses that prioritise wellbeing experience:
In contrast, neglecting employee wellbeing can lead to high staff turnover, poor performance, and long-term cultural damage.
That’s why investing in leaders — particularly line managers and team leads — is critical. They are often the first point of contact for employees and play a key role in shaping the day-to-day culture of an organisation.
Why Choose HumanEx?
HumanEx is a New Zealand-based professional development and leadership training provider with a proven track record of delivering transformational learning experiences. Their focus lies in helping people unlock their potential through mindset development, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing-focused leadership practices.
HumanEx’s wellbeing training for managers in New Zealand is designed to empower leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create psychologically safe and thriving workplaces.
What the Training Covers
The Workplace Wellbeing Training course offered by HumanEx goes beyond theory. It provides managers with actionable strategies to recognise, respond to, and support employee wellbeing — all within the context of modern New Zealand workplaces.
Key topics covered include:
The training also explores the link between wellbeing and team performance, equipping managers to drive results without compromising employee health.
Customised for New Zealand Workplaces
What makes HumanEx’s program stand out is its grounding in the New Zealand context. The content is tailored to reflect local workplace culture, regulatory expectations, and unique workforce dynamics — including cultural considerations such as Māori values and collective wellbeing.
Whether you’re in a large corporate office, a government department, or a regional SME, the tools and insights offered in this course are relevant and applicable.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
No prior knowledge of wellbeing frameworks is required. The course is designed to be inclusive, practical, and immediately beneficial, regardless of the size or structure of your organisation.
Training Format and Delivery
HumanEx offers flexible delivery options to suit different organisations:
These formats allow organisations to embed wellbeing practices over time, fostering lasting cultural change rather than one-off awareness.
The ROI of Investing in Wellbeing
When leaders are trained to prioritise wellbeing, the benefits ripple throughout the entire organisation. Teams become more cohesive, trust levels rise, and people feel genuinely supported — not just as employees, but as whole individuals.
This is particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world where hybrid work, economic uncertainty, and digital overload are creating new challenges for employee mental health.
Forward-thinking businesses in New Zealand are realising that wellbeing is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a leadership competency.
