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Join our Young Directors Network event for a discussion and workshop outlining your first 90 days on a board.
Stepping into a first board role can be both exciting and daunting. The Learning Board is designed to help aspiring and early career directors build the confidence, capability and judgement needed to contribute effectively from day one.
This interactive session focuses on the practical realities of the boardroom. Through a panel discussion and facilitated workshop, participants will explore how to translate professional experience into governance value, understand expectations in a first term role, and navigate the critical first 90 days on a board.
Our speakers bring complementary perspectives, from emerging director experience through to seasoned governance leadership and mentoring. They will share candid insights on what Chairs look for, how new directors can add value early, and how to make the most of the IoD learning pathway.
Run in conjunction with our Young Directors Network Shared Interest Group, this is a supportive, hands-on session for those looking to strengthen their governance readiness and step forward with confidence.
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Cullum is the National Advisor for Operational Assurance at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, where he provides independent and objective advice to foster continuous improvement across an organisation of 14,500 paid staff and volunteers.
He currently sits on the Board of the Institute of Public Administration NZ (IPANZ), where he leverages his background in risk management, compliance, and Māori strategy to make a positive impact for the organisation.
Cullum maintains his operational capability through national and international deployments and stays connected to his community as a volunteer firefighter. Additionally, Cullum is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and an alumnus of the Young Pacific Leaders program operated by the U.S. Department of State.
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Nick is an Associate Director at PwC, specialising in Digital Strategy and Transformation. He has led large-scale transformation programmes across New Zealand’s public sector. His career also spans international projects, including work with NASA and Redwire on the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, and International Space Station (ISS) infrastructure upgrades. With experience at the intersection of governance, digital transformation, and innovation, Nick is recognised for navigating complex environments and delivering long-term strategic impact.
Nick’s current roles include Chairperson of Te Puna Foundation, Board Member of YMCA Central, Chair of YMCA Central’s Risk and Audit Committee, and Committee Member of the Cancer Society Wellington.
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Jo has had a long career working on some of the toughest issues facing New Zealand – child poverty, violence against women and entrenched unemployment. She has been a senior public servant, Deputy Children’s Commissioner and most recently as chief executive of the Ministry for Women.
She is an experienced director with a passion for the not-for-profit sector. Her governance roles include the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Winegrowers, Tātai Aho Rau Core Education Ltd, Volunteer Service Abroad, Literacy Aotearoa, Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust. Jo was also chair of Scots College.
Jo has undertaken research into governance in the community sector, including a Winston Churchill Fellowship that investigated how best to upskill volunteer board members. Her consulting work includes facilitating strategy and governance development for not-for-profit, community boards, leadership coaching, and working with leaders in New Zealand and internationally to achieve their diversity goals.
Jo believes good governance is the anchor for our organisations across all sectors. Good governance is the work of a diverse team of directors working to add value to the organisation’s kaupapa, and so adding value to communities.
Jo has perfected distilling her own gin, owns a small vineyard, and has completed advanced qualifications in wine.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.
Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event. See our standard terms and conditions for more information.
Jill Dawson
Wellington Branch Manager
+64 27 278 8814
+64 4 470 2673
jill.dawson@iod.org.nz
The Wellington branch acknowledges the generous support of
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The East Coast region also thank
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The Manawatu region also thank
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Members — $40.00
Non-members — $45.00
