IIA NZ Audit Leaders Network Mentorship Forum: March 2025

Overview:

We are excited to announce the launch of the IIA NZ Audit Leaders Network Forum, which will run quarterly throughout 2025, concluding with the CAE Forum on Tuesday 4 November 2025, a day before our annual conference.

Criteria for Participation in the IIA NZ Audit Leaders Forum:

The IIA NZ Audit Leaders Forum is designed for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) or those in equivalent senior leadership roles in Internal Auditing across New Zealand and the Pacific. Attendees must be IIA NZ members with significant experience and/or professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent certifications. Serving as a mentorship platform for senior internal audit leaders, the forum explores key topics in Internal Auditing, Governance, and Risk Assurance. It provides valuable insights and strategies to enhance professional practice and navigate the evolving Internal Audit landscape. These forums are conducted as closed sessions under Chatham House Rules.

Key Objectives of the Forum:

• Engagement with Global Perspectives: Learn about global and local initiatives and opportunities for leadership within the Internal Audit profession.
• Strategic Discussions: Deep dive into the evolving role of Internal Audit and its alignment with organisational governance and strategy.
• Leadership Development: Foster collaboration among audit leaders to share challenges, solutions, and best practices.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
• Time: 10.00 - 12.00 pm (hybrid event, a Teams online link will be provided)
• Location: Wellington - TBC

Inaugural Forum in March 2025:

Opening Session: Emma Hine (IIA NZ Board member) will serve as the forum's MC for 2025 on behalf of the IIA NZ Board.

Guest speaker: Shaun Dowers (IIA NZ Chair) to discuss key initiatives such as the implementation of our Strategy, Constitution and celebration of our 40th year as a profession here in NZ.

Guest Speaker: Emely Katz, Director of Affiliate Engagement, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Global Headquarters. Emely will share insights into the offerings available to audit leaders globally, including the promotion of Executive Membership.

Open Forum and discussion.

This is a hybrid event.

Registration Information:

Registrations for this event are through IIA NZ National Office. A light refreshment will be offered at the event.

IIA NZ Members: $FREE

This is a closed IIA NZ member's event. A minimum attendance of 10 people applies for this event, with a maximum of 20 people in person and unlimited online.

Registrations are now open and will close on 11 March 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exclusive platform for Internal Audit leaders, designed to inspire growth, innovation, and collaboration within the profession.

Save the date - IIA NZ Audit Leaders Network Forum:

• 13 May 2025
• 19 August 2025
• 4 November 2025 - IIA NZ CAE Forum 2025

IIA NZ Event Overview and Refund Policy: https://iianz.org.nz/Site/terms-and-conditions.aspx

If you require assistance with registering, please contact events@iianz.org.nz