IIA NZ Emerging Auditors Mentorship Forum - Pacific Island Event

IIA NZ Emerging Auditors Mentorship Forum 2025 - Pacific Island Overview

The IIA NZ Emerging Auditors Mentorship Forum is a key component of the new IIA NZ Training Programme, in collaboration with Massey University. Designed as a hybrid event, the forum welcomes emerging auditors, including students enrolled in our training programme and those with our newly introduced student membership. This exclusive event is free of charge and available to Pacific Island IIA NZ members only.

This forum is tailored for emerging auditors seeking mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities in the internal auditing field. The forum runs quarterly, offering online sessions.

Attendees will be guided by senior internal auditors through engaging discussions, expert-led mentorship, and collaborative interactions. Forum members will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and resources that are essential for their professional growth.

You as emerging auditors will have the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and access a wealth of industry expertise. Join us on this journey of learning, collaboration, and professional growth in the world of internal auditing.

Who should attend? This forum is designed for Pacific Island Emerging Auditors in the early stages of their careers (with up to 48 months of experience). It provides a platform for aspiring professionals to share insights and experiences as they navigate their careers in internal auditing.

Benefits:

• Mentorship Platform: The forum functions as a mentorship platform for those who are new or in the early stages of their Internal Audit career, facilitating knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking opportunities.
• Online Event Format: The forum adopts an online format to accommodate our Pacific Island members.
• Inclusivity: The forum welcomes participation from a diverse range of emerging auditors, including students enrolled in the IIA NZ training programme, new members, and those who have recently entered the auditing profession.
• Free for Members: This forum is offered free of charge to IIA NZ members, reinforcing our commitment to supporting emerging auditors in their professional development.

Typical Event Overview:

• Date: 20 May 2025
• Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm (online event; Teams online link provided)
• Speaker: To be confirmed
• Topic: To be confirmed

Host Sponsor:
Bineeta Nand, Partner - Risk Management and Internal Audit, KPMG New Zealand

Agenda:

• 10:50 am - 11:00 am: Registrations open.
• 11:00 am - 11:05 am: Karakia and IIA NZ/KPMG welcome
• 11:05 am - 11:30 am: EA Mentorship Forum topic and case study
• 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Q&A discussion
• 11:45 am - 12:00 pm: IIA NZ Reflections and Updates
• 12:00 pm: Event concludes

This is a online event for our Pacific Island IIA NZ members only.

Registration Information: Registrations for this session are open and will close on 13 May 2025.

Registrations for this event are managed through IIA NZ National Office. Confirmation of attendance, along with further information, will be sent to all attendees on the Friday prior to the event.

• IIA NZ Members: Complimentary

This is a closed IIA NZ members-only event, with a minimum attendance of 10 people and a maximum of 30 in-person attendees and unlimited online participation.