IoD Directors' Fees Survey
The 2026 Directors' Fees survey is now open. IoD members will have received an email from EY on 1 April 2026. If you aren’t a member but would like to take part, please complete this form.
About the survey
The IoD Directors’ Fees Survey, conducted with EY, builds the benchmark for director remuneration in New Zealand, providing insights board rely on to set fair and informed fees.
Whether you are in a paid or voluntary role your participation helps ensure the benchmark reflects the full diversity of today’s directors – across sectors, regions, and communities. Your input helps build a clear, accurate picture of fees, responsibilities, and expectations at board level.
The results of the 2026 Fees survey will be published in August 2026. Get a glance at the insights from last year’s survey here.
By taking part, you:
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- receive a free copy of the executive highlights when the Directors' Fees Report is released
- access a preferential rate for the full report
- can log two CPD points (IoD members)
How to access the survey
Our survey partner EY manage the survey on our behalf. The survey is open to both members and non-members.
IoD members will have received an email invitation from EY on 1 April 2026. Simply click on your unique survey link to get started. If you haven’t received an email please contact us at governanceservices@iod.org.nz,
Not a member but would like to participate? Please complete this form and we'll send you all the details you need to participate.
The survey closes on 7 May 2026.
How to complete the survey
- EY will email all IoD members a unique password which can be used to log in to the survey. This email will be sent on the 1 April 2026. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder. If you do not receive the email and wish to participate in the survey, contact us at governanceservices@iod.org.nz
- Click on the link in the email sent by EY. This will direct you to a portal on the EY website
- Log in using your email address and the password EY sent in the email
- Click 'client login' (not 'EY Staff') to log in
- You will then be asked to change your password. Use the same password EY sent you as the ‘old password’ and then choose a new password.
If you participated in the previous survey, the answer fields will be pre-populated with your answers from last year. You can update any details that have changed.
Privacy
Your data is confidential. No individual will be identifiable in the published results.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like more information about the survey, please contact us at: governanceservices@iod.org.nz or 0800 846 369