IIA NZ Learning Lab: 1 of 4 Workshops 2026

Are you ready to expand your knowledge and grow within the Internal Audit profession? Join us for the first of four IIA NZ Learning Lab Workshops in 2026, designed to provide members with engaging, practical, and insightful learning opportunities.

March 2026 Topic: From Oversight to Insight - Elevating Internal Audit to a Trusted Strategic Advisor

IIA NZ Learning Lab overview:

IIA NZ is excited to provide our bi-monthly Online Learning Lab Workshops in 2026, tailored to provide members with insightful learning opportunities that combine theory with real-world application. These workshops offer a collaborative environment where participants can explore key topics, gain resources, and discuss practical case studies to enhance their professional expertise.

• Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
• Time: 10:00 - 12:00 am
• Topic: "From Oversight to Insight - Elevating Internal Audit to a Trusted Strategic Advisor"
  
• Speaker: Yoonyoung (YY) Lee (Partner) and Will Dougherty (Director) - PwC New Zealand

YY Bio: YY is a Partner at PwC New Zealand, where she leads the national Internal Audit practice. YY sits on PwC's Global Risk Services Leadership Team and is also the PwC Global Risk Services Talent Development Leader. She has served on the PwC New Zealand Board and was the former Chair of the Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand.

With extensive experience across sectors including infrastructure, health, financial services, tertiary, FMCG, and telecommunications, YY helps boards and executives strengthen resilience and manage upside and downside risks effectively. YY combines global insight with practical local expertise to build meaningful trust and confidence.

Will Bio: Will is a senior Director who plays a pivotal role in driving the Internal Audit practice for PwC New Zealand. With over 17 years of extensive Internal Audit experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, he has successfully delivered complex assurance programmes for a diverse range of public sector and commercial organisations.

Will is passionate about our profession's need to step up to provide valuable insights, challenge the status quo, and offer pragmatic solutions. He firmly believes that an internal audit mindset brings immense value to any organisation and is dedicated to helping internal audit functions elevate their role to that of 'trusted advisors'. His wide network with IA and risk leaders, executives, and audit committee members across various organisations and sectors, and his hands-on roles with iconic kiwi organisations, enables him to provide insights on how the profession can continue to grow and excel.

Will has been a member of IIA NZ since returning to New Zealand in 2017. Will lives in the Wellington area and, when not Internal Auditing, his life revolves around his two young sons, family activities, and finding excuses to avoid gardening.

Topic: From Oversight to Insight - Elevating Internal Audit to a Trusted Strategic Advisor

What to Expect:

• Topic overview: Each session begins with an engaging overview of the focus topic, presented by an experienced speaker.
• Speaker insights: Learn from leading professionals in the field, who bring a wealth of expertise to the discussion.
• Curated resources: Attendees will receive resources (for example: links, podcasts, or documentation) to reinforce learning and support ongoing professional development.
• Interactive case study: Each workshop includes a practical case study discussion, allowing participants to apply concepts in a real-world context and exchange ideas with peers.
• CPE credits: Members who attend the full session will receive Continuing Professional Education credits.

Why should you attend?

The Online Learning Lab Workshops are your opportunity to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and critical issues within Internal Audit. Whether it's exploring Global Topical Requirements, Risk in Focus report themes, or revisiting elements of the Global IA Standards, these sessions are designed to provide relevance and value to professionals at all stages of their career.

Who should attend?

These workshops are ideal for Internal Audit professionals seeking to:

• Enhance their understanding of emerging topics and challenges.
• Gain insights into practical applications through real-world case studies.
• Network with like-minded professionals and learn from experienced speakers.

Don't miss out. Join us for these engaging and valuable sessions to expand your knowledge, earn CPE credits, and take your internal audit expertise to the next level.

Don't miss out. Join us for these engaging and valuable sessions to expand your knowledge, earn CPE credits, and take your internal audit expertise to the next level. Register today to secure your place in one or more of the upcoming Online Learning Lab Workshops!