Kia ora members,
As we conclude our 40th Anniversary year, a milestone celebrating four decades of excellence and growth since becoming an Incorporated Society, the Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand (IIA NZ) is pleased to share details of our 2026 Membership Renewal and reaffirm the enduring value of belonging to our professional community.
At the IIA NZ Board Strategy Day on 3 November 2025, the Board approved a modest membership fee increase to support continued investment in our education, advocacy, and member initiatives for the coming year, while remaining mindful of the current economic environment. With CPI sitting at 3% over the past year, the Board applied a smaller 2.4% increase, keeping the Full Membership fee below $600.
2026 Membership Fees
- Group Members: Fees will be determined by the applicable group category. Please refer to the Membership Fees webpage for full details.
- Full Members: NZD $599.00
- Associate Members: NZD $475.00
- Overseas Members: NZD $475.00
- Student Members: no change
- Joining Fee: NZD $50.00 per person, no change
All fees are in NZ dollars and exclude GST, along with any third-party fees, including credit card surcharges or international payment processing fees.
The Value of Your Membership
Your IIA NZ membership is two memberships in one, connecting you to both IIA NZ and The IIA (Global) network of internal audit professionals across more than 170 countries. By renewing your membership, you remain part of a powerful community that supports your professional growth, strengthens our collective voice, and showcases the value of internal audit in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.
In 2025, IIA NZ delivered and supported:
- Provided IIA NZ members with over 190 professional events nationwide and across the Pacific.
- 2025 The IIA Global Recognition Award for Excellence in Leadership
- A vibrant Mentorship Programme from Emerging Auditors through to Audit Leaders.
- Regional Forums where you connect with peers in your location
- University Connect Programme linking students with industry.
- The launch of the IIA NZ Training Programme ‘Foundational Introduction to Internal Auditing Certificate’ in partnership with Massey University.
- The IIA NZ 40th Anniversary Conference Week at Te Papa Tongarewa and Parliament.
- Our nationwide Xmas Unity Events and ongoing Ethics, Data Analytics, and Learning Lab workshops.
- A significant uplift in our advocacy submissions advancing the voice of internal audit across Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.
Looking ahead to 2026, we remain focused on strengthening and advancing the internal audit profession, including exploring potential Chartered pathways to further recognise professional excellence and enhance standards across the sector.
We look forward to having you as part of our thriving Internal Audit community in 2026, sharing, learning, and leading together.
Ngā mihi nui,
Sally Dunbar
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand (IIA NZ)