PUBLIC WORKSHOPS 2026
TRAINING & EXPERT PANEL EVENTS
FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Ripple Effect FREE Community Workshops, Training & Expert Panel Events
OREWA LIBRARY - Two Sessions every first Tuesday of each month
Ripple Recruitment hosts Free Community Workshops — practical, high-value sessions open to everyone in the community, including jobseekers, employees, employers, and curious minds.
These workshops are designed to give back to the community we work in and to help you grow, learn, and thrive — whether it’s building personal efficiencies, improving workplace skills, enhancing team performance, or simply discovering new ways to succeed. You’ll leave with actionable strategies you can start using straight away.
Come to one or both and take the opportunity to network and chat with the speakers before and after each event.
STEP IN. STAND UP. SHINE BRIGHT.
OPEN TO ALL: Ideal for jobseekers, employees & curious minds
WHERE: Orewa Library
DATE: Every first Tuesday of the month
TIME: 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Your team’s performance is a reflection of how you lead — so what are you reinforcing?
This free workshop will help you identify your default leadership behaviours and the impact they’re having on your team. You’ll learn how to lead with intention, adapt your style, and turn individual differences into strengths that improve performance, not friction.
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Career success isn’t just about landing the job — it’s about thriving once you’re there.
Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or want to grow in your current role, these sessions will help you stand out where it counts. You’ll learn how to make a great first impression, communicate with confidence, and show initiative that gets noticed — all while staying true to your own strengths and values.
When we grow in skill and self-belief, workplaces and communities benefit. Join us and discover how to step in with purpose, stand up with confidence, and shine bright in any crowd.
Register for priority seating — or just pop in!
HIRE RIGHT. LEAD WELL. WORK SAFE.
OPEN TO ALL: Ideal for business owners and leaders, future entrepreneurs & curious minds
WHERE: Orewa Library
DATE: Every first Tuesday of the month
TIME: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
The leaders you hire shape your team’s performance — so what are you actually selecting for?
This free workshop will help you identify what effective leadership really looks like in your business and how to assess it during the hiring process. You’ll learn how to move beyond gut feel and “culture fit,” hire for real capability, and select leaders who strengthen performance, retain people, and deliver results—not just interview well.
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Strong businesses start with the right people, guided by confident leadership, and supported by safe, efficient systems and processes.
When businesses thrive, communities grow stronger — creating more opportunities, better workplaces, and a healthier local economy.
Our sessions provide practical tools to recruit effectively, manage teams with clarity, and create workplaces where safety, productivity, and profitability go hand in hand. Whether you’re running a company, starting one, or simply curious about best practice, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action immediately.
Register for priority seating — or just pop in!
MASTERCLASS MONDAYS
MASTERCLASS MONDAYS — Grow. Learn. Connect.
OREWA/SILVERDALE - Selected Mondays each month
Ripple Recruitment hosts Masterclass Mondays — affordable, high-value sessions designed for jobseekers, career changers, school leavers, employees, employers, and business leaders.
Our workshops are created with that in mind — whether it’s building confidence for interviews, landing your next job, growing leadership skills, or simply sharpening your professional edge, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can put into action straight away. Stay in the loop and receive class updates direct to your Inbox.