IIBA New Zealand Chapter

Welcome to our Chapter!  Our mission is to engage and support our members and community partners through educational events, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We promote ongoing professional development and certification specific to the standards and practices of Business Analysis.
 
International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is an independent non-profit professional association to serve the growing field of business analysis. Through a global network, IIBA connects Members, Chapters, Corporations and Partners around the world to advance the business analysis profession by uniting a community of professionals to create better business outcomes. 
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Our Constitution - Vote in our Annual General Meeting

 
 Please read our constitution.  
 
All IIBA NZ Chapter members are encouraged to read the constitution and come to our upcoming Annual General Meeting on 17 November 2025 6:30 PM -8:30 PM to vote on this constitution.  The constitution has been reviewed by a lawyer.  An email about this will be sent to all members.
 
We look forward to seeing you there. 
 
A Zoom link will be sent to all members closer to the event.
 

Notice of Annual General Meeting

 
The IIBA NZ Chapter AGM will be held online on Monday 17 November 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
 
We look forward to connecting with our members to advance the Chapter.
 

 

We are excited to announce that we are organising a dedicated study group to help our community become certified in business analysis through IIBA.
 
This group will start in April 2025 for 8 weeks,  with 2-3 hours each week.  
 
To facilitate this program,  participants will be required to contribute a nominal fee to cover administration and technology costs.  Your feedback will help us finalise the program details
 
 
We look forward to embarking on this journey and helping you reach your learning and certification goals/
 
Feel free to reach out with any questions.  Contact our VP Professional Development and Certification, Fashola Olayinka Nurudeen:certification@newzealand.iiba.org
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