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IIA NZ Awards 2025: Call for Nominations - Now Open

IIA NZ Conference and Awards 2025

Nomination Period: 1 July - 1 October 2025
Gala Awards Dinner Presentation: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Venue: Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

As part of IIA NZ’s 40th Anniversary Conference, the Gala Awards Dinner 2025 will be a defining moment in the history of internal auditing in Aotearoa New Zealand. This special evening will celebrate the profession’s evolution, recognise its pioneers, and highlight the critical role internal auditors continue to play in strengthening trust, integrity, and good governance across sectors.

Set against the theme "Honouring the Past, Defining the Future – A Legacy of Excellence in Internal Audit," the dinner will reflect on four decades of progress since we were incorporated while setting the stage for the next generation of audit professionals. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the individuals and organisations whose contributions have helped shape the internal audit landscape in New Zealand — from those who laid the groundwork in the early years to the leaders driving innovation and those who impact today.

https://conference.iianz.org.nz/Site/conference/2025/

IIA NZ Awards Overview

The IIA NZ is proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of Internal Audit professionals and those who champion our work each year. We are excited to announce that nominations for the IIA NZ Awards 2025 opened on 1 July 2025. We encourage you to nominate yourself, your team, or a deserving colleague in one of the following categories:

1. Internal Auditor of the Year
2. Emerging Internal Auditor of the Year
3. Team Excellence in Internal Auditing
4. Best Contribution to the Profession in NZ (IIA NZ Board-only nomination)
5. Pacific Internal Auditor of the Year Award

You can download a copy of the comprehensive IIA NZ Awards 2025 Criteria on our website. To submit a nomination, please visit the IIA NZ Conference 2025 Awards webpage, where you'll find the nomination link and IIA NZ Awards 2025 Criteria.

https://conference.iianz.org.nz/Site/conference/2025/awards/

IIA NZ Awards Nominee Guidance Booklet 2025

Nominations are now open! Click here to submit your nomination.

All applications will be reviewed by the judging panel during the first week of October. The judges will independently evaluate each submission before convening to collectively decide on the finalists by mid-October.

Additionally, the IIA NZ Board will meet to decide on the "Best Contribution to the Profession in NZ" award, a category reserved for Board nominations only.

All nominees and finalists for the IIA NZ Awards 2025 will be announced in mid-October. You will then be invited to attend the IIA NZ Awards Dinner on Tuesday 4 November 2025. Please note that a registration fee applies to attend the dinner.

We highly encourage all nominees and finalists to register for the full IIA NZ 40th Anniversary Conference 2025, registrations close on Sunday 19 October 2025. To register, please click on the link below:

https://conference.iianz.org.nz/Site/conference/2025/

We look forward to celebrating the excellence within our profession and encourage you to take part in recognising the contributions of your peers.

For any questions related to the IIA NZ Awards 2025, please contact us at ceo@iianz.org.nz. If your query pertains to the IIA NZ 40th Anniversary Conference 2025 programme, kindly email events@iianz.org.nz.

Nominations are now open! Click here to submit your nomination.

Be Part of History: IIA NZ 40th Anniversary Conference 2025 Launch

We’re proud to announce the official launch of the IIA NZ 40th Anniversary Conference 2025, which went live on Friday, 30 May 2025.

This is a special milestone event for the Internal Audit profession in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Pacific — celebrating 40 years of excellence, impact, and innovation.

IIA NZ Board Election Outcome Notice 2025

I am delighted to announce that the results of the Institute of Internal Auditors of New Zealand (IIA NZ) Board Elections, which took place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 21 May 2025, at noon, held at PwC, 10 Customhouse Quay, Wellington, have been finalised.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome and introduce two exceptional individuals who have been appointed to join the IIA NZ board.

IIA NZ 2025 Annual Membership Survey – Closed

The Annual Membership Survey is now closed.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 OF THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS NZ (Inc)

THE IIA NZ AGM WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2025,
AT 12 NOON

Held face to face at PwC New Zealand, PwC Centre, Level 4, 10 Waterloo Quay, Wellington and by video conference.

IIA NZ Board Election Voting has now closed.

IIA NZ AGM 2025: Call for Nominations for the National Board

Nominations closed on Tuesday 1 April 2025

Welcome to 2025 – Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

On behalf of the IIA NZ Board and National Office, we are excited to welcome you to 2025, a milestone year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. This marks a significant achievement, showcasing the strength of our profession as it has matured and flourished in New Zealand. To learn more about our journey and history, click here >> https://www.iianz.org.nz/Site/about-us/iia-nz-history.aspx

This year promises to bring fresh opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development. We are thrilled to offer a range of initiatives tailored to professionals at every stage of their career, from Emerging Internal Auditors to Heads of Internal Audit. To stay informed, regularly check our IIA NZ Event Calendar, and register early to make the most of these valuable opportunities.

As the new year begins, so does our membership year. Membership renewal invoices were sent to all existing 2024 members in December. We wish to thank those who have already paid promptly – as a not-for-profit organisation, your support is invaluable.

If you have any questions about your membership invoice, please contact Shannon Conaglen, IIA NZ Operations Manager, at admin@iianz.org.nz. Please ensure all renewals are paid before the end of February. We will send reminders and reach out to those we haven’t heard from regarding their renewal.

We look forward to connecting, engaging, and continuing to strengthen our profession together in this exciting year.

Ngā mihi nui,
The IIA NZ Team

IIA NZ Membership Renewal Invoice 2025 Notification

The Membership Renewal Process for 2025 has now been completed.

Join us this November in Wellington for a milestone event celebrating: 40 Years of Excellence in Internal Audit: Strengthening Governance and Shaping the Future.

This is more than a conference, it’s a tribute to our profession’s impact and an invitation to help shape what comes next. Internal auditors continue to play a critical role as trusted advisors, guiding organisations through risk, regulatory change, and ethical complexity.

Get ready for an inspiring speaker line-up!

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2024 Building Awareness Champion Award

IIA NZ is proud to have received the esteemed 2024 Building Awareness Champion Award on behalf of IIA Global. This distinguished honour is granted to affiliate organisations demonstrating steadfast dedication to advancing the internal audit profession during the annual celebration of Internal Audit Awareness Month in May. We feel privileged and honoured to be acknowledged for our exceptional commitment to promoting excellence in the field of internal audit.

Learn about the new Global Internal Audit Standards™ directly from members of the International Internal Audit Standards Board HERE.

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