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    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why Learn ItUntitledA Lean Skill You Use on Day One

    Value Stream Mapping Training in New Zealand equips you with a practical Lean technique for making the end-to-end flow of materials and information visible, then improving it step by step. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean method, developed within the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See, for revealing waste, bottlenecks and delay across a process so teams can fix what matters most. Over a single hands-on day you learn to draw an accurate current-state map, identify the eight wastes of Lean, calculate takt, cycle and lead time, design a leaner future state, and turn it into a clear implementation plan. The training suits operations and manufacturing managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean and continuous-improvement practitioners, supply chain leaders and healthcare improvement teams. With New Zealand manufacturing leading the country's growth into 2026 and employers under real pressure to lift productivity, VSM is a skill you can apply the very next day. Build it with Invensis Learning and start turning process visibility into measurable improvement.

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why Learn ItA Lean Skill You Use on Day One

    Value Stream Mapping Training in New Zealand equips you with a practical Lean technique for making the end-to-end flow of materials and information visible, then improving it step by step. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean method, developed within the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See, for revealing waste, bottlenecks and delay across a process so teams can fix what matters most.

    Over a single hands-on day you learn to draw an accurate current-state map, identify the eight wastes of Lean, calculate takt, cycle and lead time, design a leaner future state, and turn it into a clear implementation plan. The training suits operations and manufacturing managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean and continuous-improvement practitioners, supply chain leaders and healthcare improvement teams.

    With New Zealand manufacturing leading the country's growth into 2026 and employers under real pressure to lift productivity, VSM is a skill you can apply the very next day. Build it with Invensis Learning and start turning process visibility into measurable improvement.

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    Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the New Zealand is designed to help learners understand the core concepts, tools, methods, and practices covered in the program
    • Course content aligned with current industry expectations, workplace requirements, and practical learning objectives for lean and operations professionals in the New Zealand
    • Real-world examples and scenario-based learning to help learners connect VSM concepts with everyday professional situations across manufacturing, service, and operations environments
    • Guided learning support to help participants strengthen understanding, improve confidence, and apply Value Stream Mapping skills effectively at work

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access to organized VSM course materials including current state map templates, future state design worksheets, value stream charter templates, and process icon reference guides designed to support step-by-step learning
    • Topic-wise learning resources, exercises, and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of lead time calculation, bottleneck identification, and Kaizen burst techniques
    • Practice activities, assignments, quizzes, or workplace-based exercises included where applicable as part of a practical Value Stream Mapping bootcamp
    • Supplementary learning aids such as VSM implementation roadmaps, metrics tracking dashboards, case study workbooks, and flow efficiency calculation guides

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Live interactive sessions delivered by experienced lean practitioners with relevant domain expertise across manufacturing, operations, and process improvement
    • Real-world examples, case discussions, and applied mapping activities to improve practical understanding of current and future state VSM techniques
    • Opportunities to ask questions, clarify doubts, and participate in trainer-led discussions on waste identification, cycle time analysis, and lean execution planning
    • Training approach focused on helping learners use VSM concepts at work through Value Stream Mapping coaching

    Flexible Learning Support in New Zealand

    • Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the New Zealand
    • Options may include live virtual classroom training, onsite training, self-paced learning, or customized group training depending on availability
    • Learning support designed to help participants stay on track before, during, and after the Value Stream Mapping training
    • Additional revision, refresher, or post-training support may be available based on the selected course

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Understand foundational VSM principles, how value streams are defined, and how Value Stream Mapping applies to real process improvement environments
    • Learn how to conduct value stream walks, use standard VSM icons, populate data boxes, and construct current state maps based on the curriculum of Online Value Stream Mapping course
    • Explore practical use cases showing how VSM is applied across manufacturing lines, service delivery processes, and transactional business operations
    • Build role-relevant knowledge of future state design, execution planning, KPI selection, and stakeholder communication that supports better decision-making and workplace performance

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Practice current state mapping, future state design, and bottleneck identification through quizzes, exercises, and scenario-based simulations where applicable
    • Use assessments to identify knowledge gaps in VSM concepts and strengthen understanding of weaker areas
    • Receive guidance from instructors or learning support teams to improve understanding of lean process improvement practices and stay aligned with course objectives
    • Earn a course completion certificate after successfully meeting the training requirements

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Build practical VSM skills that can support career growth, role advancement, or improved job performance in the New Zealand
    • Strengthen confidence in applying value stream analysis, waste elimination, and future state design to real-world process and delivery challenges
    • Improve professional credibility through structured, skill-focused Value Stream Mapping training recognized across New Zealand industries
    • Support organizational capability building when delivered as Value Stream Mapping corporate training for employees across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and operations sectors

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the New ZealandWho Can Enroll?

    • No prior VSM experience is required to enroll; the course is open to all working professionals in the New Zealand who want to learn value stream mapping from the ground up

    • Basic familiarity with process improvement or lean concepts is helpful but not mandatory for enrollment

    • Professionals from operations, manufacturing, quality, and business process improvement backgrounds are well suited for this training

    • Managers, engineers, and analysts who are responsible for process performance, waste reduction, or lean transformation initiatives will benefit directly from this program

    • Anyone working in or transitioning into lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement roles in the New Zealand will find this training immediately applicable

    The Real Value of Learning VSMFor Professionals and Teams in New Zealand

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    This training helps individual professionals build genuine capability in Value Stream Mapping rather than just theory. You leave able to walk a process, gather real data, and produce maps your team will trust and act on. Whether you work in food and dairy manufacturing, medical devices, logistics, primary industries or service operations, VSM gives you a shared language for seeing waste and designing better flow.

    If you want a practical, workplace-ready Lean skill that improves how your organisation delivers value, Value Stream Mapping is a smart place to start. You gain the confidence to facilitate mapping workshops, guide improvement priorities and show measurable results.

    • Draw accurate current-state and future-state maps for any process you own
    • Spot the eight wastes and the true bottleneck that limits your flow
    • Calculate takt, cycle and lead time to size improvement opportunities
    • Lead structured improvement conversations that cross team boundaries
    • Turn a future-state vision into a costed, sequenced implementation plan
    • Apply a globally trusted Lean technique across manufacturing or services
    • Strengthen your standing for continuous-improvement and operations roles
    • Practise on realistic scenarios so you can facilitate mapping at work
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Group training gives your teams a common method for visualising and improving how work flows. When operations, quality and engineering map together, they diagnose problems as one and agree on priorities faster. For New Zealand organisations chasing productivity and cost improvement, VSM training creates the shared discipline that makes Lean initiatives stick.

    If your teams struggle to connect daily activity to customer value, Value Stream Mapping training builds a standardised approach to flow, waste elimination and continuous improvement that leaders can measure and repeat.

    • Builds a shared, visual language for flow and waste across teams
    • Aligns operations, quality, engineering and logistics on the same map
    • Turns improvement effort toward the constraints that limit output
    • Shortens lead times and reduces excess inventory and rework
    • Feeds a disciplined pipeline of Kaizen events and improvement projects
    • Supports productivity and cost goals under real market pressure
    • Delivered onsite so teams map a real value stream from your operation
    • Scales consistent improvement practice across sites and business units

    Where VSM Skills Take Your NZ CareerIn-Demand Roles and Pay

    Value Stream Mapping is a core Lean skill that New Zealand employers look for in continuous-improvement, operations and engineering roles. As manufacturers, healthcare providers and logistics firms work to lift productivity and cut cost, professionals who can map flow, expose waste and lead improvement are in steady demand, and Value Stream Mapping training is a proven way to build those capabilities. Roles range from Process Improvement Specialist through Continuous Improvement Manager to Operations and Manufacturing Manager, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    NZ$126,608

    Lean Manager average salary, NZ

    per year, SalaryExpert 2026

    NZ$137,673

    Manufacturing Manager average, NZ

    per year, ERI 2026

    NZ$107,469

    Process Improvement Specialist avg

    per year, SalaryExpert 2026

    1.9%

    Manufacturing growth, Q1 2026

    March 2026 quarter, Stats NZ

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Food, Dairy and Beverage Manufacturing
    • —Healthcare and Medical Devices
    • —Logistics, Freight and Supply Chain
    • —Primary Industries and Agritech
    • —Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
    • —Banking, Insurance and Shared Services

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Manufacturing leading New Zealand's economic growth in early 2026
    • —NZTE-backed Lean programmes lifting manufacturer productivity
    • —A persistent productivity gap driving process-improvement demand
    • —Cost and labour pressure pushing waste elimination up the agenda
    • —Medtech and aerospace scaling high-value production capacity
    • —Supply chain resilience raising demand for end-to-end flow mapping

    Sources: SalaryExpert, PayScale, ERI, Glassdoor (New Zealand) 2026; Stats NZ and MBIE (manufacturing growth).

    What Is Driving Demand for VSM Skills in New Zealand

    A Stubborn Productivity Gap

    New Zealand's productivity has long trailed comparable economies, and closing that gap depends on removing waste from everyday processes, exactly what Value Stream Mapping is built to do.

    VSM builds flow and waste-elimination skills

    Manufacturing Leading the Recovery

    Manufacturing was the single biggest driver of New Zealand's growth in early 2026, and firms scaling output need mapped, optimised value streams to grow without adding waste.

    VSM builds current-state and future-state mapping

    Cost and Labour Pressure

    With tight labour markets and rising input costs, employers want people who can find the constraint, balance work to takt time and free up capacity without extra spend.

    VSM builds bottleneck and takt-time analysis

    Supply Chain Fragility

    Disrupted freight and long lead times have pushed organisations to map materials and information flow end to end so they can spot delay, excess inventory and single points of failure.

    VSM builds end-to-end flow visibility

    Scaling High-Value Production

    Medtech, aerospace and advanced manufacturers are scaling complex production and need future-state designs that introduce flow and pull rather than batch-and-push habits.

    VSM builds pull and continuous-flow design

    Shortage of Improvement Talent

    Demand for continuous-improvement and process capability outstrips supply in New Zealand, so practitioners who can confidently facilitate value stream mapping are highly valued.

    VSM makes your improvement skills stand out

    Sources: Stats NZ, MBIE, NZTE (manufacturing and productivity); SalaryExpert, Glassdoor (New Zealand) 2026.

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill that helps New Zealand teams see waste, improve flow and deliver more value with the same resources. Join professionals turning process visibility into results. Start your journey today.

    Your New Zealand Skills Shift

    Before and After You Master VSM

    The Shift in How You Lead Improvement

    New Zealand employers are pushing hard to lift productivity and cut waste, and they increasingly separate people who can map and improve flow from those who cannot. Here is the shift Value Stream Mapping training gives you.

    Today

    Wait for consultants or seniors to lead every improvement effort

    After the training

    Facilitate mapping workshops that align operations, quality and engineering

    Today

    Struggle to size the opportunity or show the business case

    After the training

    Quantify lead time, value-added ratio and inventory to prove the gain

    Today

    Hold delivery experience but lack a recognised improvement method

    After the training

    Stand out for continuous-improvement roles that New Zealand employers value

    You master VSM

    Before

    Improvement debates run on opinion, with no single view of the flow

    Now you can

    A visual, shared map that shows exactly where waste and delay sit

    Before

    Effort spread thin across problems that do not move overall output

    Now you can

    A repeatable method to find the bottleneck and the highest-impact fix

    Before

    Good ideas that stall because there is no plan to reach the target

    Now you can

    A future-state design plus a sequenced, costed implementation plan

    Before

    Reliance on ad hoc tools that do not travel between teams

    Now you can

    A trusted Lean skill you can apply across any process or sector

    "You cannot improve a flow you cannot see. Value Stream Mapping gives teams that shared picture, and the discipline to act on it."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and put Lean into practice.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, PayScale, ERI (New Zealand) 2026.

    Module 1: What is Value Stream

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the New Zealand

    Module 2: What is Value Stream Mapping

    • Understanding the purpose, origins, and core principles of Value Stream Mapping as a lean tool
    • Distinguishing between VSM and traditional process maps, swimlane diagrams, and flowcharts
    • Exploring the two-map framework: current state mapping and future state design
    • Understanding when and how VSM is used within lean transformation and continuous improvement programs

    Module 3: Benefits of VSM

    • Identifying how VSM supports waste elimination across the eight types of lean waste
    • Understanding how VSM improves process efficiency by providing a shared visual of the entire value stream
    • Exploring how VSM supports lean transformation by connecting improvement projects to a clear future state vision
    • Reviewing case examples where VSM led to measurable reductions in lead time, inventory, and defect rates

    Module 4: Common Mistakes in VSM

    • Recognizing the impact of stakeholder gaps, including insufficient cross-functional involvement in mapping sessions
    • Understanding how resistance to change affects VSM adoption and how to address it proactively
    • Identifying mistakes related to neglecting the impact of proposed future state changes on downstream processes
    • Exploring other common pitfalls such as mapping at the wrong level of detail, skipping data collection, and failing to act on future state designs

    Module 5: Project Phases

    • Understanding the preparation phase including scoping the value stream, selecting the team, and setting objectives
    • Developing a value stream charter that defines the improvement scope, boundaries, goals, and success criteria
    • Planning data collection activities and establishing baseline metrics before beginning the current state walk
    • Aligning project phases with lean project management practices and organizational improvement governance

    Module 6: Understanding Current State

    • Conducting the VSM kick-off meeting and aligning the team on mapping scope and objectives
    • Performing value stream walks to observe and document actual process steps, flows, and information movement
    • Using standard VSM icons and notation to represent production processes, inventory, push arrows, and information flows
    • Populating data boxes with cycle time, changeover time, uptime, and other key process metrics
    • Identifying bottlenecks, wait times, and waste accumulation points in the current state map
    • Adding timeline swim lanes to calculate total lead time and process time across the value stream

    Module 7: Designing Future State

    • Applying the eight future state design questions to guide improvement decisions for the new value stream layout
    • Setting target metrics for cycle time, lead time, inventory levels, and flow efficiency in the future state
    • Using Kaizen bursts to mark specific improvement opportunities on the future state map
    • Documenting the future state map and communicating the target condition to stakeholders

    Module 8: Execution Planning

    • Defining improvement objectives derived from the gap between current state and future state maps
    • Identifying and allocating the resources, tools, and team members needed to execute the improvement plan
    • Selecting KPIs and establishing baseline measurements to track progress against future state targets
    • Conducting risk assessment for the execution plan and building mitigation strategies for common barriers

    Module 9: Plan Execution

    • Implementing the improvement plan using structured project management and lean execution techniques
    • Monitoring progress against KPIs and updating the value stream map to reflect improvements achieved
    • Communicating progress and results to stakeholders through visual management and structured review meetings
    • Embedding improvements into standard work and establishing ongoing measurement to sustain future state performance

    Course Curriculumof the Value Stream Mapping Training

    The online Value Stream Mapping training course curriculum in the New Zealand is structured across nine modules delivered in a one-day intensive program. The course takes learners from foundational VSM concepts through to current state analysis, future state design, and execution planning, with each module building practical skills that can be applied directly in workplace improvement projects.

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the New Zealand

    Builds the skill of seeing your work as customers experience it, not just as your own department's task list.

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    The VSM Skills You Will BuildSkills You Apply the Next Day

    This programme is built around the full Value Stream Mapping method, from Lean foundations and standard symbols through to current-state analysis, future-state design and implementation planning. Every skill is practised on realistic scenarios so you can apply it immediately at work.

    Build an Accurate Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the value stream from customer to supplier, and capture real cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory to draw a current-state map your team trusts.

    Expose the Eight Wastes of Lean

    Read the map to find defects, overproduction, waiting, unused talent, transport, inventory, motion and over-processing, then separate value-added from non-value-added work.

    Calculate Takt, Cycle and Lead Time

    Work out takt time from customer demand, compare it to process cycle times, and use the timeline to reveal the ratio of value-added time to total lead time.

    Find and Target the Bottleneck

    Identify the constraint that limits overall flow, understand why fixing non-bottlenecks does not lift output, and prioritise the improvements with the highest impact.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Apply the eight future-state questions to introduce continuous flow, pull systems and supermarkets, level demand, and mark Kaizen bursts where change is needed.

    Turn Maps into an Implementation Plan

    Break the future state into sequenced workstreams and Kaizen events, set baseline metrics, and build a roadmap that sustains improvement through standard work.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in New Zealand?

    Managers and Business Heads

    Unit Heads

    Quality Managers

    Process Planning Managers

    Manufacturing Engineers

    Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    Operations Professionals

    Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    Value Stream Mapping Training Modesfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey through the best Value Stream Mapping online training options available.

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

    NZD 740

    Attend fully interactive weekend Value Stream Mapping training sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences.

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    Value Stream Mapping Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

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    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Value Stream Mapping training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

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    Value Stream Mapping Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

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    Designed for organizations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardize knowledge, and support workforce development through customized team learning initiatives and Value Stream Mapping training for companies.

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    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

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    Value Stream Mapping Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

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    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    NZD 740

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    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning for VSM Training in NZPractical, Trainer-Led Lean Learning

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and organisations across New Zealand. Our trainers are seasoned Lean practitioners who focus on application, not just theory, so you leave able to facilitate real mapping sessions. As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in New Zealand, we build every programme around real workplace results. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange group training for your team, you get organised courseware, hands-on exercises and learner support designed around measurable, on-the-job outcomes.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process-improvement expertise
    • Hands-on mapping exercises using standard VSM symbols and data boxes
    • Flexible formats for individuals, working professionals and teams
    • Live online, classroom and corporate onsite delivery across New Zealand
    • Structured courseware that turns concepts into workplace-ready practice
    • Onsite sessions can map a real value stream from your own operation
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the training
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training quality and security

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    Value Stream Mapping Training Locations in New ZealandAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

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    Corporate VSM TrainingFor Your New Zealand Teams

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    • Suitable for small, medium and large operational teams
    • Customised schedules aligned with your shift and production calendar
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Experienced trainers with sector-relevant Lean and manufacturing expertise
    • Cross-functional exercises that align operations, quality and engineering
    • Scalable delivery for teams across New Zealand and global sites

    Trusted by Leading Organisations

    FonterraFisher & Paykel HealthcareAir New ZealandMainfreightZespriSilver Fern Farms

    What Our Learners Say

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    Applied It the Very Next Week

    "The hands-on mapping exercises made all the difference. I walked our packing line the next week, drew the current-state map with the team, and we found two obvious sources of waiting we had never quantified before."

    Aroha Ngata

    Continuous Improvement Specialist, Dairy Manufacturing

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    Practical and Easy to Apply

    "Really clear on takt time, cycle time and how to spot the real bottleneck. The trainer used practical examples that matched what we see in freight operations, so the future-state design felt achievable rather than abstract."

    James Whitfield

    Operations Team Lead, Logistics

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    From Theory to Facilitation

    "A solid one-day introduction to the full VSM method. I came in knowing the theory and left able to actually facilitate a mapping workshop, capture the right data and build an implementation plan for my area."

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    Process Engineer, Medical Devices

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    Aligned Our Teams Fast

    "We ran this onsite for our operations and quality teams and mapped a live value stream together. Everyone left with the same picture of where the waste sits, which made our next improvement priorities far easier to agree."

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    Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing

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    Great Value for Team Upskilling

    "Excellent corporate session. The trainer tailored examples to our plant, and the mapping gave our supervisors a shared language for flow and waste. We have since built a steady pipeline of Kaizen events off the back of it."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) training is a practical, one-day Lean course that teaches you to map, analyse and improve the flow of materials and information across a process. It suits Lean practitioners, operations and manufacturing managers, engineers, supply chain leaders and healthcare improvement teams in New Zealand.

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    What is Value Stream Mapping training and who is it for?

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) training is a practical, one-day Lean course that teaches you to map, analyse and improve the flow of materials and information across a process. It suits Lean practitioners, operations and manufacturing managers, engineers, supply chain leaders and healthcare improvement teams in New Zealand.

    Is Value Stream Mapping worth learning for my career in New Zealand?

    Yes. VSM is a core skill for continuous-improvement, operations and engineering roles, which command strong salaries in New Zealand, from around NZ$107,000 for a process improvement specialist to NZ$137,000 for a manufacturing manager. With manufacturing leading the country's 2026 growth, the skill is in steady demand.

    What Lean method does the training follow?

    The training is grounded in Value Stream Mapping as developed within the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their guide Learning to See. You learn the five Lean principles and the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) in the context of mapping real value streams.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to attend?

    No. There are no formal prerequisites. Some familiarity with Lean ideas such as waste, flow and pull is helpful, but the course introduces every concept you need. It is open to operations managers, engineers, practitioners and anyone improving process flow.

    How long is the Value Stream Mapping course?

    The course runs for one day (eight hours), covering Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, current-state analysis, future-state design and implementation planning, with hands-on mapping exercises throughout the day.

    Pricing

    How much does Value Stream Mapping training cost in New Zealand?

    Fees vary by delivery format, group size and whether you enrol as an individual or a corporate team, so pricing is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a current quote tailored to your needs, and ask about group rates.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led sessions, structured courseware and reference materials, hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, learner support, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Request a quote for the full inclusions on your chosen format.

    Do you offer group or corporate rates?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for operational and improvement teams. Onsite delivery lets your team map a real value stream from your own operation. Contact us for a tailored group quote.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Is this a certification with a separate exam fee?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course, so there is no exam and no separate examination fee. You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning after finishing the programme.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for the Value Stream Mapping course?

    No. This is a practical, non-certification course with no examination. Your learning is reinforced through hands-on mapping exercises and group discussion during the one-day programme rather than a formal test.

    Do I receive a certificate after the training?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. No formal certification or credential is awarded by an external body, as VSM is a Lean technique with no governing awarding organisation. The value is in the practical skills you can apply immediately.

    How is my learning assessed during the course?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, you practise creating both current-state and future-state maps for realistic operational scenarios, with trainer feedback and group activities that confirm you can apply the method at work.

    Will I be able to lead a mapping session after the course?

    Yes. By the end of the day you can select a product family, walk the value stream, draw a current-state map using standard symbols, identify waste, design a future state and build an implementation plan, which is everything you need to facilitate a workshop.

    How does VSM fit with other Lean and Six Sigma learning?

    VSM is a core tool within Lean and Lean Six Sigma. It pairs naturally with Yellow Belt and Green Belt training and with Kaizen, where the future-state map defines which improvement events to run. It is a strong foundation for further operational excellence learning.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Value Stream Mapping training cover?

    The course covers Lean foundations and the eight wastes, standard VSM symbols and data boxes, building and analysing the current-state map, calculating takt and lead time, designing the future state with flow and pull, and turning the map into an implementation roadmap.

    Will I practise mapping during the course?

    Yes. Hands-on exercises run throughout the day. You create both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario, so you leave with genuine practice rather than only theory.

    Which VSM symbols and metrics will I learn?

    You learn the standard VSM symbol set for processes, material and information flow, inventory and kanban, plus the data box metrics such as cycle time, changeover, uptime and batch size, and the timeline that shows value-added versus total lead time.

    Is the course relevant outside manufacturing?

    Yes. While VSM began on the factory floor, the same method applies to healthcare pathways, logistics, financial services, IT delivery and other service operations. The exercises can be framed around the flows most relevant to your sector.

    What materials do I receive?

    You receive structured courseware, reference guides for the VSM symbols and future-state questions, worked examples and mapping templates you can reuse at work, along with a course completion record on finishing the programme.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Value Stream Mapping course?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and joining details. Talk to a learning advisor if you need help choosing a batch.

    What training formats are available in New Zealand?

    We offer live online (live virtual) instructor-led training, classroom sessions and customised corporate onsite delivery, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule and team. Ask about upcoming batches for New Zealand time zones.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across live online and onsite formats. Contact a learning advisor or view upcoming schedules to find the next available date that suits you or your team.

    Can I reschedule my enrolment to another batch?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch where seats allow. Contact our support team to arrange a change to your booking.

    What is the refund or cancellation policy?

    Refunds and cancellations are handled under our published policy. Reach out to our team for the details that apply to your enrolment before you book, and we will guide you through the options.