Structure & Committees
Our People
A membership organisation, IIA NZ has over 700 members throughout New Zealand.
National Board of Directors
We elect up to seven members to act as directors of a National Board. Directors are elected for a two year term, with one half of the positions on the Board being up for election each year, and the Board has the ability to co-opt three additional members. The Chair is appointed by the Board annually.
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Will Dougherty IIA NZ Board Member Will is a Director at PwC New Zealand, where he helps lead the national Internal Audit practice. He has over 19 years’ experience across New Zealand and the United Kingdom, working with public and private sector organisations to deliver assurance programmes and help internal audit functions provide greater insight, constructive challenge, and practical value. Will has served on the Board since 2024. He is passionate about internal audit’s role in strengthening governance, risk management, and organisational decision-making, and about helping our profession continue to lift impact and relevance. |
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Shaun Dowers, CIA IIA NZ Board Member My name is Shaun Dowers. I’ve been serving on the board for over eight years initially through co-option and then serving an elected 2+2 year term. Subsequently, I have served as a Board-Treasurer appointed annually as a co-opted Board member. I am a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and have almost 20 years’ experience in external and Internal Auditing. I’ve been leading an Internal Audit team/ function now for over 9 years. I also volunteer on a local sports club committee, and a national sports Board. I am very passionate about our Internal Audit profession, and I’ve been honoured and happy to serve our membership through ongoing Board terms. Our membership has grown steadily throughout my time on the Board, and I’m grateful for our membership loyalty. As a Board member, I’ll continue to challenge and reflect on membership value and advocating our awesome profession. I bring knowledge, history and some continuity to help inform and guide our new office team and governance Board. |
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Emma Hine IIA NZ Board Member Emma originates from Northern England. Between holding Quality Assurance roles in food manufacturing and Internal Audit roles within the National Health Service in the UK, and experience in several public sector organisations leading Internal Assurance and Audit functions since emigrating to New Zealand, Emma has over 20 years of assurance experience. She would unashamedly describe herself as a career internal auditor. She also has an academic background in Accountancy, Finance and Commerce. Emma is sharply focused on the effectiveness of control environments that drive performance for the attainment of organisational objectives. She has a no-nonsense approach to triangulating information and pragmatically applying it to enable achievement of strategic intent. Emma is currently Head of Assurance (Chief Audit Executive) at Oranga Tamariki, where she is a third-tier leader responsible for the organisation’s internal audit service and workplace integrity/fraud investigatory function. Emma is passionate about internal audit and assurance and dispelling the mystique around it. She is an authentic leader dedicated to working in the public service and serving for the ‘greater good’. She is also a strong advocate for grass roots of the profession; nurturing, mentoring, and developing talent. |
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Marla Snyman IIA NZ Board Member, and IIA NZ Ambassador Marla Snyman is currently an Internal Audit Manager within the Group Internal Audit team at IAG in Auckland, New Zealand. She brings over 20 years of combined Internal and External Audit experience, gained across both public and private sectors. Her career began in 2002 at PwC, where she completed her external audit articles before transitioning into Internal Audit at Grant Thornton. In 2019, Marla relocated from South Africa to New Zealand with her husband and their three daughters. Upon arrival, she joined EY Auckland as an Internal Audit Manager. In 2021, she returned to PwC, this time in the Internal Audit team, and in 2022, she moved to IAG’s Group Internal Audit function to broaden her industry experience within the insurance sector. Throughout her career, Marla has worked with several Big 4 firms, developing a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and collaboration. Known for her strong interpersonal skills, she thrives in both leadership and supporting roles, consistently demonstrating dedication, adaptability, and a passion for excellence. Marla is a committed member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), serving as an IIA NZ Ambassador since 2024 and as a member of the IIA NZ Membership Committee. She is also actively involved in the onboarding process of new IIA members, contributing to the development and engagement of the Internal Audit community. A strong advocate for the profession, Marla is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with peers. Her aspiration to serve on the IIA NZ Board is driven by a genuine commitment to support the growth and advancement of Internal Audit in New Zealand. |
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Nishana Reddy IIA NZ Board Member |
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Rajiv Rathod IIA NZ Board Member |
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Volunteers
Institute members who provide essential leadership and direction for IIA NZ in a voluntary capacity are critical to the successful implementation of our programmes and services.
These volunteers assist IIA NZ by offering advice, guidance and support, both individually and through their roles on the National Board, Committees, Special Interest Groups and Regional Committees.
Our partner organisations
IIA NZ collaborates with Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), RiskNZ, and the Institute of Directors (IoD) to share information on best practice and run some of our events.
We are grateful for the support given to the Institute by those organisations that very generously allow us to use their venues for our events.
Our regions
We encourage everyone in the internal audit and risk management professions - members and non-members - to attend events run by IIA NZ regions.
Each region develops education and networking event programmes to meet ongoing professional development requirements, and provide members with the opportunity to network with a wider group of people.
Some networking events are free while others, particularly lunchtime meetings, may have a small charge.
Education Days are held each year.
You can find more information about specific events on our Events Calendar.