Our
courses
Our expert facilitators provide New Zealand emergency management personnel with the practical skills to manage and adapt to the complex real-world challenges in today's emergency management environment.
Not sure which course is for you?
Leadership Development Programme
Part 1 & 2
Leadership training for Response and Recovery Managers in New Zealand's emergency management sector.
Managing in an Emergency Coordination Centre
For newish Response and Recovery Managers, Controllers, or anyone with a Function role in an EOC who has completed CIMS training.
CIMS Function Courses
Build your confidence in operating a CIMS function within an EOC.
We provide training on all essential CIMS functions.
Continuing Professional Development
Continue building your knowledge and capability as an emergency leader with our online and in-person masterclasses.
Training developed and delivered by response and recovery experts
Matatū Mataora Aotearoa - Response and Recovery Aotearoa New Zealand (RRANZ) is a professional development consortium of subject matter experts in response and recovery leadership.
Utilising this wealth of expertise, along with international research and workshops with local, regional, and central government agency stakeholders, RRANZ develops and delivers effective and engaging learning experiences.
Latest news
2026 David Johnston Memorial Scholarship recipient
RRANZ is pleased to announce Brandy Alger as the recipient of the David Johnston Memorial Scholarship for 2026.
July 2026 newsletter
Read our lastest newsletter. It has a raft of useful resources and information, including upcoming events and RRANZ courses.
CIMS Recovery Function
Disaster recovery is arguably the least understood CIMS function – and RRANZ is doing something about it. Their new Performing the CIMS Recovery Function course runs 22–23 October 2026 at Massey University, Wellington.