The Next Directors | Wellington

The Next Directors Programme

The Next Directors Programme has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

Applications close 7th March 2025

About the 2025 Programme in Wellington

Developed by the INFINZ Emerging Leaders Group, the programme is now in its fifth year and has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

The programme provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals associated with the role of the board, being a director and the boards expectation of the senior management.

Attendees will also gain an understanding on how to become more influential and impactful in meeting the needs of senior management. The sessions will include topics on board principles and rules; governance and strategy; the role of the senior leadership team; and practical examples from industry leaders.

Each participant will be matched with a board/director Mentor who will guide them for a twelve-month period.

Each session is expertly facilitated by Lee Marshall, Managing Partner at Hunter Campbell, Recruitment Specialists.

The programme sessions will be delivered over a three-month period, with three half-day sessions running from April to June 2025.

The participants will be a small group of like-minded individuals, with the integrity of the programme based on the calibre of the alumni.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Professionals looking at ways to add value to the board and senior management
  • Individuals between 32 - 45 years of age who wish to prepare themselves for senior leadership and governance roles
  • Those early in their governance career who wish to further develop their directorship capability

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- PARTICIPANT

  • Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a director and plan your path
  • Gain the confidence and knowledge to more effectively contribute to the board and senior management
  • Benefit from the guidance of a matched mentor skilled in the areas you wish to develop for twelve months
  • Develop a wider network through the broader industry eco-system via the alumni, speakers, and mentors
  • 12 CPD Hours in total
  • Plus a year of mentoring from an experienced Board Director

BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
- SPONSORING EMPLOYER

  • Employee who is more effective at supporting the SLT and board
  • Supports retention of rising star
  • Provides significant growth and development opportunity
  • Exceptional value professional development

Programme Format

1. Wednesday 9 April 2025
1.00pm to 5.00pm

SETTING THE SCENE

Opening lunch, meet your fellow participants; look at your career direction; mentoring and programme expectations.

FACILITATOR:
Lee Marshall, Managing Partner
Hunter Campbell

GOVERNANCE 101

Best practice; director obligations; corporate governance principles & rules.

SPEAKER:
Kevin McCaffrey
Director: My Governance. Formerly Associate Partner EY People, Advisory Services; governance & change management at EY, IBM, PwC, IOD. Master of Governance, Massey University

2. Thursday 15 May 2025
1.00pm to 5.00pm

THE MANY FORMS OF A BOARD

From advisory board, not-for-profit, or sub-committee, to the dynamics and different roles of the board.


THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CEO

What does the board expect from their CEO and how can the Senior Leadership Team assist?

SPEAKER:
Glenys Talivai
CEO, Public Trust



3. Wednesday 11 June 2025
1.00pm to 5.00pm

THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHAIR

Keeping up with diversity & culture; governance leadership; and the Chair's expectations of the CEO and management team.


WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Graduation: Networking + Drinks

Participants will share with the group their learnings from the programme and how they plan to apply them over a relaxed discussion.


COST

The Next Directors Programme includes three half-day sessions commencing from April until June 2025, plus a mentorship for twelve months.

$1750 + GST for INFINZ Members

$2350 + GST for Non-members

$1575 + GST each if two members apply from the same organisation

*To be eligible for the Members discount, the applicant must be a financial member for the Membership Year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.


HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Friay 7th March 2025

CLICK HERE for the APPLICATION FORM.


Return application form to Faith Taylor at support@infinz.com and include your LinkedIn Profile or CV

Please note the Criteria on the Application Form.

WHERE

The 1st session venue is to be confirmed, and the 2nd and 3rd will be held at PwC in Wellington CBD. Sessions include Lunch, tea and coffee, and drinks and nibbles after the final session.


TESTIMONIALS

  • "The Next Director experience provided me with a highly applicable and focused programme to help me develop knowledge of governance, tools and insights to help work with senior executives. The programme had a real community feel, with like-minded individuals from across our industry. I strongly feel that being part of this programme had a positive influence on being appointed to my current role."

    NIGEL GRANT
    HEAD OF WEALTH PRODUCT, ASB

  • "From the advice I received from well-respected industry leaders to the friends I’ve made, joining INFINZ has been an invaluable experience. I can only say that I wish I’d become an INFINZ member sooner."

    LOURDAIZ AH CHONG
    RETAIL SALES TRADER, FORSYTH BARR

  • "The organisation upholds values that I hold dear - honesty, integrity and professionalism."

    CARMEL FISHER
    FOUNDER FISHER FUNDS AND INFINZ FELLOW

  • "Healthy capital markets are vital to the NZ economy, and INFINZ plays a unique and important role in developing and maintaining that health”

    DAVID MCLEAN
    FORMER CEO WESTPAC AND INFINZ DISINGUISHED FELLOW

  • “INFINZ has enabled me to expand beyond my everyday network, with the range of members never failing to impress me, which I find valuable. The events and training INFINZ provided have been top notch, I walk away with practical knowledge from growing my career to how different parts of the financial service sector work.”

    MEI ZI HO
    SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT

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