Courses
Strategy and Value Creation
Two-day masterclass to assist business leaders in making better decisions – both strategically and at the next level – and delivering on them.
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Intro to Python for Financial Analysis
10-week course designed for programming beginners with a background in financial analysis.
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CFO Fundamentals
1 day course to meet the professional development needs of those aspiring to be the CFO of a NZX listed company or a recent appointee to that position.
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Leading Transformation
Building resilient leaders who can navigate change, disruption, crisis, and continuous transformation.
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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.
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Financial Statement Analysis 101
One-day course covering accounting principles, financial statements, profit and loss statements, cashflow and trend analysis
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Webinars
Introduction 1-hour pre-recorded webinars to Economics; M&As; Derivatives; Debt Capital Markets; Syndicated Loans and more.
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Resources available to only members
AI Academy Webinar Series
A six-part webinar series designed to build practical AI capability. Covering AI fundamentals, effective prompting, productivity use cases, data quality, ethics, and implementation risks, the series supports confident, responsible AI use in professional settings.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Current Events
July 2026
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29 July 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“The Future of…” – a conversation with Antonia WatsonA candid conversation with Antonia Watson on what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. She'll share how she handles tough calls, leads through uncertainty, and grows the next generation of talent, plus her take on the future of banking, AI, and New Zealand's economy.
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30 July 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMid Year BallJoin the Auckland Young Finance Professionals and Young Women in Finance at the Birdcage Tavern for the INFINZ Mid-Year Ball. A great chance to catch up with colleagues, meet new faces across the industry, and enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation, connection, and a well-earned night out.
August 2026
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5 August 2026 11:45 am - 1:45 pmNavigating M&A in Today’s MarketA practical overview of the M&A process, key trends, and the legal and commercial considerations shaping deal activity. Learn why engaging the right advisers early matters. Featuring Catherine Shipton, Beth Reed (Simpson Grierson), and Ben Keall (BDO). -
12 August 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLeadership RoundtablesJoin us for an interactive lunch session with industry leaders from across finance. Across intimate roundtables, you will rotate through small groups to hear each speaker's career journey, key challenges, and the moments that shaped their path. Featuring Sophie Coker, Colette Pithie, Georgia Cole, Sara Wheeler, and Beini Guo. -
20 August 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmPolicy Update with Hon Barbara Edmonds MPThe Hon. Barbara Edmonds MP is one of Labour's leading economic voices & the Member of parliament for Mana since 2020. A senior figure in the Labour party, she is the spokesperson for Finance & Economy, Savings & Investment - playing a key role in New Zealand's economic & social policy. -
26 August 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmInside M&A: How Great Deals Get DoneEvery completed deal has a story - and so does every deal that fell over. Join us in Wellington for a frank panel conversation on the realities of M&A, featuring Lindis Jones, CEO of Z Energy, alongside experienced dealmakers who've seen transactions succeed and unravel.
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27 August 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmReal Talk: The Leadership LeapJoin Real Talk, a candid panel of INFINZ Emerging Leaders from the 2026 Awards: Rebecca Kingi, ESG Initiatives Lead, ANZ NZ, and Amy Cavanaugh, Head of Transformation - Corporate Trustee Services, Public Trust, who moved from technical specialists to leaders, sharing how they prepared and upskilled.
September 2026
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1 September 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Update - AucklandJoin the S&P Ratings team as they examine New Zealand's economic and political choices as global conditions shift and the election nears. Hear expert insights on fiscal policy, infrastructure, banking, business confidence and growth, plus the opportunities and risks shaping our economy & investment outlook for the year ahead. -
2 September 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Update - WellingtonJoin the S&P Ratings team as they examine New Zealand's economic and political choices as global conditions shift and the election nears. Hear expert insights on fiscal policy, infrastructure, banking, business confidence and growth, plus the opportunities and risks shaping our economy & investment outlook for the year ahead. -
3 September 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Update - ChristchurchJoin the S&P Ratings team as they examine New Zealand's economic and political choices as global conditions shift and the election nears. Hear expert insights on fiscal policy, infrastructure, banking, business confidence and growth, plus the opportunities and risks shaping our economy & investment outlook for the year ahead. -
8 September 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 amElection 2026: What the Polls are Really Telling Us, with David FarrarAs NZ heads towards a closely contested election, join political commentator & Curia Market Research founder David Farrar for an exclusive webinar. David will unpack the latest polling, key election issues, coalition scenarios under MMP, policy implications for the finance sector, & answer your questions during a live Q&A.
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17 September 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmAI in Practice: Real-World Applications of AI Across the Finance IndustryBring your phone and join Robyn Campbell, Partner at PwC New Zealand, and Cowen Henderson, Co-Founder of Avocado AI, for lunch and a practical AI workshop. Whether you're new to AI or already using it, you'll gain hands-on experience, useful insights, & fresh ideas from finance professionals.
October 2026
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13 October 2026 8:00 am - 7:00 pmINFINZ Conference 2026The 2026 INFINZ Conference will be on Tuesday 13 October at the Cordis Hotel. Whether you're looking to gain strategic knowledge, connect with 500 of your peers, or contribute to thought leadership, the INFINZ Conference is where New Zealand's financial community comes together to inspire progress and drive impact.
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28 October 2026 - 29 October 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pmStrategy and Value CreationSharpen your commercial acumen and gain the tools to drive real value creation. Join Kevin McCaffrey (Principal, My Governance) and Jim McElwain (Executive Director, INFINZ) for a 2-day masterclass on strategy, business planning, and value drivers, equipping leaders to make smarter decisions and deliver on organisational goals.
MENTORING
APPLICATIONS OPEN 30 June 2026
PURPOSE
The INFINZ Mentoring Programme was established in 2014 with the goal of developing younger or less experienced people in the industry and providing a new and interesting proposition to our emerging leaders and young professionals. This programme aligns with the INFINZ mission to foster professional development and education of members within the New Zealand’s financial services ecosystem.
PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK:
- The programme is offered in two tiers, providing a tailored offering for both Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) and Young Finance Professionals (YFP)
- The programme is aimed at mentee applicants with at least 4 years work experience, and who are under 40 years old
- Mentoring contact proposed to run from October for twelve months. At least monthly contact between mentors and mentees is recommended, ideally face-to-face, with perhaps brief phone or email contact between those meetings
- Content or mentoring process should be left up to each mentor/mentee pair, based on the pairs' respective backgrounds and aspirations
CLICK HERE to Request the Mentee Information Booklet and Application Form for 2026/2027
Applications close 14 August 2026
For any questions, or to register your interest as a MENTOR, please email Faith Taylor on faith@infinz.com
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