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 | 11 November 2025 – 18 June 2026, face to face, Wellington
Kick-off for Managers: 1.30–2.15pm, 11 November 2025 (virtual)
Kick-off for Participants: 2.30–4pm, 11 November 2025 (virtual) 
Connection session 1 and Te Tirohanga | Mindset workshop: 9am–4.30pm, 18 November 2025
Te Whakawhanaungatanga | Connect workshop: 9am–12.30pm, 10 December 2025   
Te taukoko i ngā hononga o te Māori me te Karauna | Supporting Māori Crown Relationships: 9am–12.30pm, 19 February 2026
Te Whāinga | Purpose: 9am–12.30pm, 19 March 2026
Te Whakatutuki | Achieve: 9am–12.30pm, 23 April 2026
Te Arotake | Feedback: 9am–12.30pm,  21 May 2026
Te Whakawhanake | Develop and Completion session: 9am–4.30pm, 18 June 2026

ACC are also hosting a number of virtual cohorts and have some spaces available for Public Service leaders. For more information or to register your interest email belinda.simmonds@acc.co.nz

Cohort 1: 9 October 2025 – 25 June 2026 (fully virtual cohort)

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