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Join us online to explore the non-financial skills that contribute to strong audit and risk committee performance.
Audit and risk committees are evolving in response to a broader and more complex risk environment. Alongside financial literacy, boards are expected to bring a wider mix of skills, perspectives and experience to support effective oversight.
In this webinar, Judene Edgar, IoD Principal Advisor – Governance Leadership, Bruce Robertson, experienced Audit and Risk director, Rachel Reese, director and advisory board member, will explore the non-financial skills that contribute to strong audit and risk committee performance. You will gain practical insights into how committees can strengthen their capability and respond to emerging governance expectations.
Join fellow members of the Audit and Risk Shared Interest Group for a focused discussion, with the opportunity to ask questions and hear different perspectives.
What you will learn:
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Judene is a Principal Governance Adviser with the Institute of Directors’ Governance Leadership Centre and Chapter Zero NZ lead providing best practice advice, guidance and advocacy for directors. She is also chair of the Nelson Historic Theatre Trust, deputy chair of the Rātā Foundation, and a trustee for the Network Tasman Trust.
Prior to joining the IoD she ran her own consultancy for over 20 years, specialising in governance, policy, strategy and communications working across a wide range of sectors, including housing, health, solid waste, aviation, energy, not-for-profit and infrastructure.
Judene was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance, local government and the community in the 2026 New Year Honours. She was a local government elected member for 12 years and a director on a range of private and public entity boards. She has a background in behavioural science and communications and is a Chartered Member of the IoD.
Bruce Robertson is an experienced governance and risk adviser with deep expertise in audit and risk committee practice across the public sector. Since leaving the Office of the Auditor-General in 2015, he has served as an independent member on numerous audit and risk committees, including local authorities and central government entities, and currently chairs the Ministry for Primary Industries Risk and Assurance Committee.
Bruce brings practical insight into how committees can strengthen oversight in an increasingly complex environment, including through broader capability, sound judgement and effective governance processes. His work includes risk maturity reviews, governance and capability assessments, and support for sensitive reviews and inquiries. He is also a regular educator and presenter, contributing to governance induction programmes and sector forums. Bruce’s experience makes him well placed to discuss the mix of financial and non-financial skills needed for high-performing audit and risk committees.
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As a qualified mediator, resource management commissioner, and a local body politician, Rachel has extensive experience in facilitating discussions among diverse groups and driving towards a shared outcome. Rachel served 15 years as an elected member of Nelson City Council with most of that time as Mayor or deputy Mayor. During her time in office, she played a significant role in shaping the city through periods of growth, challenge, and change. As chair, or a member, of numerous committees and inter-regional fora, and as a Local Government New Zealand board member, Rachel demonstrated her ability to build trust and work collaboratively across central and local government, mana whenua, industry and community organisations.
Since leaving local government Rachel’s skills and experience have seen her appointed to boards and advisory bodies tackling issues including Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship, Water Services Transition, Recycling Leadership for New Zealand, National Ticketing Solution for public transport, and the Ministerial Inquiry into land use response in Tairawhiti.
Rachel has practical experience in making board appointments to a diverse range of organisations. She has worked closely with independent members to strengthen governance leadership, including Audit and Risk.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
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George Gabriel
Auckland Branch Executive
+64 221 302 594
+64 4 470 2670
George.Gabriel@iod.org.nz
The Auckland branch acknowledges the generous support of
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