Register for an upcoming Te Kaihautū | New People Leader Development programme.

Most of these programmes are delivered virtually, so no matter where in the country you are based, you are able to attend Te Kaihautū | New People Leader Development.

Upcoming cohort dates

LDC Cohort 19 | 6 August 2025 – 14 May 2026, Virtual cohort

Kick off for managers and participants: 1-3.30pm, 6 August 
Connection session 1: 9-10.30am 28 August
Te Tirohanga | Mindset: 9am-12.30pm, 11 September
Te Whakawhanaungatanga | Connect: 9am-12.30pm, 9 October
Te hononga o te Māori me te Karauna | Māori Crown Relationship: 9am-12.30pm, 6 November
Te Whāinga | Purpose: 9am-12.30pm, 4 December
Connection session 2: 9-10.30am, 12 February 2026
Te Whakatutuki | Achieve: 9am-12.30pm, 26 February 2026
Te Arotake | Feedback: 9am-12.30pm, 26 March 2026
Te Whakawhanake | Develop: 9am-12.30pm, 23 April 2026
Completion session:  9am-12pm, 14 May 2026
Facilitator: Rob Hoult

Cost

The cost to attend the New People Leader programme is $2500 per member agency participant, or $4000 for non-member agency participants (excl. GST). 

Register your interest in an upcoming programme

Meet the eligibility criteria and ready to join a cohort or want to be considered for future cohorts?

If you work for one of our member agencies, please login to register your interest via our online form. 

Programme Expression of Interest

Note if you belong to one of our member agencies but haven’t created an account, you can easily sign up here.

If you do not work for a member agency and would to register for a programme, email ldcprogrammes@ldc.govt.nz