What we do

Governance New Zealand Inc. is New Zealand's leading independent professional body with a sole focus on the practice of governance and is dedicated to:
  • Providing education, training and support for practicing company secretaries, governance advisers, risk and compliance managers and all governance professionals to drive responsible performance in their organisations
  • Providing the qualification framework and professional education pathway to qualify Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals
  • Supporting corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors with professional resources and best practice guidance
  • Keeping members updated on new developments in the areas of corporate governance, company secretarial practice and company law
  • Providing ongoing professional development opportunities via courses, workshops and our annual National Governance Conference
  • Ensuring members abide by the Governance New Zealand Inc. Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct