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class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-01T05:30:33+00:00\">1 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">A guide to staff training records (template included)<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-01T05:30:33+00:00\">1 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Keeping track of your team\u2019s skills and qualifications is more than just good housekeeping. It\u2019s the foundation of a capable, safe and future-ready workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For many New Zealand businesses, managing training records can feel like just another item on an endless to-do list. But with the right approach and tools, it becomes a straightforward process that protects your people and helps your business grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This guide explores why training records matter, your legal obligations under New Zealand law, and how to manage them effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Plus, we\u2019ve included a free practical training record template to help you get started today. Download the template by filling in the form on the right.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview-1024x819.webp\" alt=\"Staff Training Record Template preview\" class=\"wp-image-56071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview-1024x819.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview-300x240.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview-768x614.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview-440x352.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/staff-training-record-template-preview.webp 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why staff training records are important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Maintaining accurate records is a high-impact business practice. 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