Each NAMS manuals and guidelines are well recognised and distributed worldwide. Each provide the background and skills for best practice in asset management. 
The NAMS Group Seminars are a mix of theory and analysis of actual case studies and are tailored to each audience. 
At NAMS we have a team of industry leaders who support our organisation and enable us to drive asset management innovation and share best practice on the international front. 
Designed for anyone seeking a range of asset management resources, expertise and knowledge. 2013 Seminar Series
NAMS Seminars consist of one-day courses that are run throughout the year in different locations around New Zealand.
Our Seminars cover all aspects of Asset and Activity Management, ranging from introductory and advanced learning levels.
All NAMS Seminars begin at 8.30am and finish by 4.15pm. NAMS provides coffee/tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea throughout the day.
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What is coming up:
Right Choice, Right Time
(Optimised Decision Making and Risk Management)
14 May - Christchurch
This practical one-day workshop covers the key aspects of Optimised Decision Making and Risk Management as they relate to infrastructure assets
It’s the Putting Back that Counts
(Operational, Renewals & Maintenance of Assets)
21 May – Rotorua
This practical one-day workshop covers the key aspects of inter-relationships between operational, maintenance and renewal strategies for infrastructure assets
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with Valuing Customer Values)
Valuing Customer Values
(Developing Levels of Service for Asset Managers)
22 May – Rotorua
This very practical seminar is designed to help organisations Develop Levels of Service Measures which both aid the organisation in improving its performance and which the community can understand
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with Its the Putting Back that Counts)
The Art of Parks
(Asset Management for Parks and Community Facilities)
19 June - Hamilton
This seminar is designed to explain asset management planning processes specifically as they relate to the management of parks, reserves and community facility assets
Beans for Beams
(Accounting for Asset Managers)
26 June – Wellington
Please note this has a new date
This practical one-day workshop covers the key aspects of Accounting for Asset Managers and is designed for people involved in any aspect of asset management that do not currently have a financial background.
Asset Management 101
(Introduction to Asset Management)
2 July - Christchurch
The Asset Management 101 seminar will accommodate those people who have been managing assets for a while at an operational level and need to understand the strategic context of what they do.
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with The Write Asset Management Plan)
The Write Asset Management Plan
(How to Write Asset Management Plans)
3 July – Christchurch
This seminar is a practical ‘how to’ write and update an asset management plan. The seminar covers each topic of the asset management plan in turn - what is needed, the linkages to others sections of the plan, good practice examples and how these might relate to different situations.
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with Asset Management 101)
Keeping to the Key Plan
(Capital Asset Management in Central Government)
27 July – Wellington
Please note this has a new date
This seminar covers the basic principles and drivers for asset management as a business process for Central Government. The seminar will help participants to identify what they should focus on to get the most organisational value from CAM (Capital Asset Management)
Valuing Customer Values
(Developing Levels of Service for Asset Managers)
6 August - Wellington
This very practical seminar is designed to help organisations develop levels of service measures which both aid the organisation in improving its performance and which the community can understand
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with Mutual Comfort; Building Audit Relationships)
Mutual Comfort; Building Audit Relationships
7 August - Wellington
(Available as a single day or as a two day option with Valuing Customer Values)
Real State of your Real Estate
(Asset Management for Property)
21 August - Auckland
This seminar is designed for those managing publicly owned property assets. Based on the NAMS Property manual, property case studies are utilised to demonstrate the key considerations when managing property assets. The seminar specifically covers: an overview of asset planning frameworks and lifecycle management, asset information management, condition and performance assessment, using levels of service to define property needs, demand and demand management, capital project decision making
Driving the Assets
(Transport Processes and Asset Management)
10 September - Auckland
AMP up your AMPs
(The 'how to' update your current Asset Management Plan)
TBC
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Here for the Long Haul
(Incorporating Sustainability into Asset Management)
TBC
This workshop shines the light on seven key processes in local government where sustainability and asset management are particularly inter-connected.
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Customised Seminars
NAMS can run In-House Training at your organisation.
We will run any of our courses at your venue including customising the course to meet the needs of your organisation. In-house courses save your organisation travel costs and time. If you would like further details on in-house courses please contact
NAMS Seminar Cancellation Policy
You may transfer your registration to another person or another NAMS seminar up to 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar without incurring a fee. Cancellations of registration will incur a $50 administration charge and must be received 7 days before the event starts.
We give out NAMS Certificates of Attendance for our courses. If you have not received a certificate please email us to request one. Please let us know which course it was for and the date you attended this.
To achieve our vision "Enhancing the well being of New Zealand communities through leadership of Asset Management" NAMS is supported through a partnership programme. NAMS would like to acknowledge all of its partners for their support.