Archives New Zealand has developed a programme of exciting courses to support recordkeeping across the state sector and local government. The courses are aimed at records and information managers, their staff, and other staff who have responsibility for recordkeeping systems.
The key aim of the courses is to:
Archives New Zealand currently offers seven courses to support recordkeeping across the state sector. Click on the links below for more information on each course.
Introduction to the Public Records Act
Everything you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records
‘Hands on’ training in getting it right
Recordkeeping Metadata
Getting to Grips with Data About Data.
The Public Records Act and Local Government Records and Archives
Everything you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask- in local government!
Preparing Records for Transfer
‘Hands on’ training in getting it right
Introduction to Digitisation
"Plan before you scan".
Recordkeeping for Business Systems - Tools and Strategies
"Know your business; Know your Records"
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Archives New Zealand will be running courses on the below dates in 2012:
9th Introduction to the Public Records Act (Wellington)
6th–7th The Public Records Act and Local Government Records and Archives (Auckland)
13th Recordkeeping Metadata (Wellington)
14th Recordkeeping in Business Systems - Tools & Strategies (Wellington)
3rd Preparing Records for Transfer (Wellington)
11th–12th The Public Records Act and Local Government Records and Archives (Wellington)
8th Recordkeeping Metadata (Auckland)
9th Recordkeeping in Business Systems – Tools & Strategies (Auckland)
13th Introduction to Digitisation (Wellington)
19th–20th Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (Wellington)
Archives New Zealand runs training courses regularly in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch at the below locations:
In Auckland the training courses are held at the Auckland Regional Office located at 95 Richard Pearce Drive, Mangere, Manukau.
In Wellington the training courses are held at Archives New Zealand National Office located at 10 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon.
In Christchurch specific course locations will be provided on registration.
In Dunedin specific course locations will be provided on registration.
If you are interested in a training course being run in your area contact rkadvice@dia.govt.nz
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Archives New Zealand runs its courses on a cost recovery basis. We require a minimum of eight attendees to run a course. The cost for each course is listed below:
Introduction to the Public Records Act 2005 (1 day) $380.00 +GST
Appraisal and Disposal of Public Records (2 days) $650.00 +GST
Recordkeeping Metadata (1 day) $380.00 +GST
Managing Local Government Records and Archives (2 days) $650.00 +GST
Transfer Workshop (1/2 day) $200.00 +GST
Introduction to Digitisation (1 day) $380.00 +GST
Recordkeeping in Business Systems -
Tools and Strategies (1 day) $380.00 +GST
To register for one of Archives New Zealand’s courses download the registration form here, fill it in, and either fax it to 04 495 6210 or email it to us
We will email you confirmation of your registration within a week of receiving your registration.
Should you be unable to attend a course, a substitute from your organisation is welcome to attend in your place, at no extra charge.
Alternatively we will refund your payment in full following receipt of written advice of withdrawal, up to 10 working days before the course. Any withdrawals after this time will not receive a refund.
Course attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation bookings.
Information Leadership Consulting has been working on the development of the courses with us and will also be working with us to deliver the courses in 2012.
What People Have Said About the Trainers:
"The informal nature – just the right number of people to have good working groups and feel like you got to know everyone."
"Great trainer! Really knowledgable, came accross clearly, and made the day interesting".
"I am impressed with Sarah's consistency in the training courses. She knows her subject, she is prepared, has a careful, considered approach and a good sense of humour".
"The trainer was very effective and made it really interesting".
"Engaging trainer with good illustrative examples and experience".
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Training is delivered by Information leadership and a representative of Archives New Zealand will also attend to help out with questions etc…
*A full day course: $4560 excluding GST. This is based on 12 attendees for the course.
We recommend no more than 18 max for one session. The price is based on the organisation providing both venue and catering (if needed). We can change the current slides we use to fit what you require.
For more information please contact us.
For further details on the training courses and for questions regarding registrations contact the training coordinator by email or
by Phone: (04) 894 6075