IPANZ New Professionals

Join the IPANZ New Professionals

IPANZ New Professionals is for anyone new to the public service who would like to know more about how it all works.

Most government organisations are IPANZ members – if your organisation is a member, you can come to events for free and sign up for training at a discounted rate.

What We Do

We host events. We want to make it easier for you to form relationships across the public service and to learn from people who are good at what they do.

Events

Meet the Chiefs

At these events, chief executives (CEs) reflect on their careers – often sharing deep insights, helpful tips, and their perspective on what is or will be important. Coffee, breakfast, and the opportunity to quiz a CE – all provided.

Networking

At these events, young professionals (who are in the public service or ‘public service adjacent') mix and mingle, form connections and get to know what different workplaces and roles are like. While you may come for the free food, you’ll end up staying for the chat.

Training

Public Sector 101 is an online course designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the public sector in just 8 ½ hours over 6 sessions. We cover a lot of ground, and there are sessions on:

• te tiriti o Waitangi
• parliament, legislation and the constitution,
• ministers, officials and the policy process
• parliament's financial cycle, and
• scrutiny and integrity.

Want to Know More?

• If you want to be kept in the loop about what’s coming up you can follow the IPANZ New Professionals on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or sign up to our mailing list here.
• If you are interested in sponsoring or being part of an event, contact Ana from the New Professionals Leadership Team by emailing us or calling 027 344 3061.

Who's on the IPANZ New Professionals Leadership Team?

There's quite a few of us, hailing from all over the show:

Ana Callghan Senior Advisor - Te Tari Taiwhenua - Department of Internal Affairs

Babitha Gnanakumar Policy and Regulatory Consultant - Allen + Clarke
Chikita Kodikal Graduate Services Advisor - Te Tari Matawaka | Ministry of Ethnic Communities
Cullum Peni-Wesche (Ngati Raukawa) Senior Advisor - Fire and Emergency New Zealand
George Higgie Consultant - Deloitte
Georgia Doyle Technology Consultant - Deloitte
Kavya Shrivastava Senior Property Consultant - WSP
Liam Russell Senior Advisor - Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawa | The Office of the Chief Justice
Nadia McGeachen Project Accountant - Kainga Ora
Sophie Austin Senior Advisor - Statistics New Zealand
Steph James Senior Consultant - Allen + Clarke
Renee Burt Senior Consultant - MartinJenkins
Zaira Najam Research and Data Analyst - Hikina Whakatutki | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Georgina Lomax-Sawyers Law Clerk - Russell McVeagh

Kate Butler Solicitor, Public Law & Policy - Russell McVeagh

Martina Moroney  Policy Advisor - Infrastructure New Zealand

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