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Register for New People Leader Development
This programme is delivered virtually and in-person, so there are options no matter where in the country you are based.
Upcoming cohort dates
LDC Cohort 21 | 1 September 2026 – 29 April 2027 (face-to-face delivery, Wellington)
Specific programme dates and times will be confirmed shortly.
Kick-off for managers: 9–9.45am, 1 September (virtual)
Kick-off for participants: 10–11.30am, 1 September (virtual)
Connection session and Te Tirohanga | Mindset workshop: 9–4.30pm, 22 September, Wellington
Te Whakawhanaungatanga | Connect workshop: 9–12.30pm, 22 October, Wellington
Te taukoko i ngā hononga o te Māori me te Karauna | Supporting Māori Crown Relationships workshop: 9–12.30pm, 19 November, Wellington
Te Whāinga | Purpose workshop: 9–12.30pm, 2 February 2027, Wellington
Te Whakatutuki | Achieve workshop: 9–12.30pm, 4 March 2027, Wellington
Te Arotake | Feedback workshop: 9–12.30pm, 1 April 2027, Wellington
Te Whakawhanake | Develop workshop and Completion session: 9–4.30pm, 29 April 2027, Wellington
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.
If you are a HR/OD practitioner and want to nominate a leader at your agency email ldcprogrammes@ldc.govt.nz with the leader's details or ask them to login and complete the EOI form themselves
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, email ldcprogrammes@ldc.govt.nz