Open Training for School and Tertiary Leaders
Join one of our open workshops for leaders in school and higher education
Last updated: 25 June 2025
What to expect from our workshops
- Pragmatic investigation training grounded in real world experience
- Interactive presentation
- Case studies from institutions just like yours
- Take-home notes
- Networking with like-minded educators
Christchurch - Monday, 14 July 2025
Topic: Investigative Interviewing
For: Secondary school principals, heads, deputy principals, assistant principals, housemasters, deans
Gain an introduction to the PEACE interviewing method. Learn how to conduct more effective interviews with students during misconduct investigations, reduce confrontation with students and parents, ask good questions, avoid legal pitfalls, challenge inconsistencies effectively, and assess credibility.
Cost: NZD$400 + GST
Registrations close: Friday, 27 June 2025
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Middleton Grange School, 30 Acacia Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Christchurch - Friday, 15 August 2025
Topic: Investigation Leadership
For: Secondary school principals, heads, deputy principals, assistant principals, housemasters
Aotearoa New Zealand schools must ensure they are safe and free from behaviours such as racism, discrimination and bullying. When issues arise amongst students – from bullying to harmful sexual behaviours – schools must have transparent processes in place to promptly and thoroughly investigate. Investigations into student behaviour are time-consuming, stressful and are often challenged. An investigation that builds trust and confidence starts with solid leadership. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to conduct legally defensible investigations, how to plan an investigation, avoid bias, analyse evidence, and keep good records.
Cost: NZD$450 + GST
Registrations close: Friday, 1 August 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm (TBC)
Location: TBC
Auckland - Friday, 19 September 2025
Topic: Investigation Leadership
For: Secondary school principals, heads, deputy principals, assistant principals, housemasters
Aotearoa New Zealand schools must ensure they are safe and free from behaviours such as racism, discrimination and bullying. When issues arise amongst students – from bullying to harmful sexual behaviours – schools must have transparent processes in place to promptly and thoroughly investigate. Investigations into student behaviour are time-consuming, stressful and are often challenged. An investigation that builds trust and confidence starts with solid leadership. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to conduct legally defensible investigations, how to plan an investigation, avoid bias, analyse evidence, and keep good records.
Cost: NZD$450 + GST
Registrations close: Friday, 5 September 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm (TBC)
Location: TBC
About Your Trainer
Tim Sterne is an investigation consultant specialising in the education sector.
He began his professional career in teaching before joining the New Zealand Police. He was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant and has conducted investigations into every type of behaviour imaginable.
In 2024 he launched Basalt Solutions together with his wife, Natalie, who is also a teacher. He now supports educators across New Zealand and Australia conducting investigations into student or staff behaviour.
With his deep understanding of the education sector and more than a decade of investigation experience, Tim provides practical advice that actually makes your life easier when you get back to your campus
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