IIA NZ Auckland Connect Forum

• Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026
• Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
• Location: Fonterra, Auckland
• Event Format: In person only
• Host sponsor and speaker: Rajiv Rathod, Senior Internal Audit Manager - Fonterra
• Venue: Fonterra, 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland
• Room: Innovation Room 1 (First Floor)

Event Summary:

We are excited to invite all IIA NZ Auckland members to our first 2026 Connect Forum on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Kindly hosted by the wonderful Rajiv Rathod, Senior Internal Audit Manager at Fonterra.

This face-to-face event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow IIA NZ members, expand your professional network, and share insights within our internal audit community. At the event, Rajiv and his team will warmly welcome everyone and will then share their journey in the profession.

Rajiv's bio:

Rajiv Rathod is a Senior Internal Audit Manager at Fonterra, where he has spent the past three years strengthening governance, risk and assurance. He also stepped in as Acting General Manager last year, supporting the business through a challenging period of transition and change.

Rajiv was recently named Internal Auditor of the Year (Supreme Award) at the IIA NZ 2025 Conference. Passionate about advancing the profession, he serves as the IIA NZ Auckland Ambassador and contributes to the Membership Committee, actively mentoring fellow auditors to lift capability across the community. A leader in DEI, Rajiv chairs the Fonterra Rainbow Pride network, championing inclusivity and enabling people to bring their whole selves to work.

Fonterra is a global dairy co-operative owned by New Zealand farmers, committed to creating goodness for generations.

Join us for this complimentary event for IIA NZ members only, enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat, and take advantage of the chance to network and learn from each other in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Please note, this event is exclusive to IIA NZ members.

Registrations are now open and will close on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Registrations for this event are through IIA NZ National Office. Attendance numbers are limited, so book early.

IIA NZ Members: $FREE

This is a closed IIA NZ member's event. A minimum attendance of 10 people applies for this event, with a maximum of 25 people in person. Please secure your spot today!

IMPORTANT: Due to limited space, we kindly request that you honour your registration. If you are unable to attend, please inform events@iianz.org.nz in advance.