Events & Courses

 

Events & Courses

INFINZ hold over 50 events nationally with event topics and content relevant to each member’s stage of their career journey. All members are welcome to attend any of the group events.

GEN - General audience

ELG - Emerging Leaders Group

YFP - Young Finance Professionals

YWF - Young Women in Finance

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Courses

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Current Events

July 2026

  • Strategy and Value Creation

    21 July 2026 - 22 July 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sharpen 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.
  • A Career in Finance - What are the Pathways?

    23 July 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Considering a career in finance, law, or accounting? Join industry professionals as they share their career journeys, graduate opportunities, & practical advice for building a successful career. Discover the skills employers value, how to stand out, and the many pathways available across New Zealand's financial and professional services sectors.


  • “The Future of…” – a conversation with Antonia Watson

    29 July 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    A 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.
  • Mid Year Ball

    30 July 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Join 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

  • Navigating M&A in Today’s Market

    5 August 2026 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
    A 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).
  • Leadership Roundtables

    12 August 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Join 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, Leanne Dekker, Sara Wheeler, and Beini Guo.
  • Policy Update with Hon Barbara Edmonds MP

    20 August 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Hon. Barbara Edmonds, Shadow Minister of Internal Affairs, Pacific Peoples, Revenue, Economic Development, Cyclone Recovery & Housing. A former tax lawyer & senior ministerial adviser, she is helping shape Labour's economic platform ahead of the election, with a focus on growth, tax, business, & housing.

September 2026

  • AI in Practice: Real-World Applications of AI Across the Finance Industry

    17 September 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Bring 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

  • INFINZ Conference 2026

    13 October 2026 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

    The 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.

GALLERY

2026 INFINZ CONFERENCE

Tuesday, 13 October, Cordis Hotel, Auckland

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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 31 July 2026

For any questions, or to register your interest as a MENTOR, please email Faith Taylor on faith@infinz.com





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