PROGRAMME

8.30am

Registration open

9.00am

Mihi whakatau

9.15am

Conference opening
Martin Michaells MMCNZ, MM Consulting NZ

9.30am

Shape the standards that shape our future: Join a NZ mirror committee
Camilla Ojansivu, Standards New Zealand

International standards influence everything from the safety of our buildings to the sustainability of our supply chains. But who gets to shape these standards—and how can New Zealand voices be heard? We will explore the critical role of mirror committees in representing Aotearoa New Zealand’s interests in international standardisation and how you can contribute your expertise, influence global decisions, and help ensure standards reflect New Zealand’s unique perspectives and priorities.

10.00am

Integrated management systems: The suggested approach
Andrew Wills, Telarc

Covers how ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Standards can be linked together into one cohesive integrated management system that allows opportunity to improve at every level within a business and still meet the requirements of those standards. Eliminate the repetition and duplication of having separate systems and reporting for the benefit of an organisation.

10.30am

Morning coffee and connect

11.00am

Introduction of ISO standards and upcoming changes
Md Ishtiaque Uddin, SGS

Ishtiaque Uddin, Lead Assessor at SGS New Zealand, will provide insights into the foundations of ISO standards and the upcoming changes to ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental). He will also highlight ISO’s role in shaping global best practices and outline key future directions, including digital transformation, climate change integration, stronger risk management, and supply chain resilience.

11.30am

Are auditors becoming extinct?
Christel Fouché, Beacon A.C.T. Limited

The average age of certification auditors is 64. Where are our future auditors (internal and external)? What are the challenges? Why do people not select auditing as a career path option? I believe that the following could be barriers: 1. Lack of knowledge about career path development (explain the five steps). 2. Not seeing it as a profession. 3. Lack of support from organisations. 4. Lack of funding. 5. It takes time to become a successful auditor – a 2- or 5-day course does not make you a competent auditor.

12.00pm

Lunch break! Connect and converse

1.00pm

ISO management systems panel: What are the benefits for organisations and what’s changing in the standards?
Anthony Stephenson, IQM Group; Andrew Willis, Telarc; Christel Fouche, Beacon A.C.T. Limited

3.00pm

Afternoon coffee and connect

3.30pm

Risk management - An updated perspective
Anthony Stephenson and Nicky Stevenson, IQM Group

The presentation will relate to current views and impending updates around Risk Management that can be applied to all the many Management System Standards currently available. There will be a range of aspects considered from Board Governance down to simple financial tools applicable to most industry sectors in NZ and Australia. Some references to the related risks around AI in the current standards scenes.

5.00 - 6.30pm

Networking reception - Connect

8.30am

Arrival coffee and connect

9.30am

ISO10006:2018 guidelines for quality management in projects
Trevor Stafford, IQM Group

A very brief practical journey through the standard and maybe a candid comparison against PMBoK.

10.00am

Understanding the ISO 45000 series of standards – It is not only about ISO 45001
Christel Fouché, Beacon A.C.T. Limited

Although ISO 45001 is the standard most of us are familiar with and is the standard organisations receive certification against, it is not the only standard in the ISO 45000 series. What am I saying? ISO 45000 is the discipline focussing on H&S. The first standard in each discipline is always the “Requirements for use” standard and the only one you can obtain certification against. I call this the No. 1 document. However, many other standards in the ISO 45000 discipline can assist you in understanding the 45001 standard better. The most important one is ISO 45002. This is the standard to guide you to implement ISO 45001 more effectively. I call it the standard that “holds your hand” while you are establishing the management system. Let me show you how… Additionally, the ISO 45003, 45004, 45005, 45006, 45007, 45008, and 45010 standards were recently launched. Let us have a look at each one briefly.

10.30am

Morning coffee and connect

11.00am

Artificial intelligence, governance & ISO 42001
Mieke Bond van den Brink, IQM Group

Artificial Intelligence is making its way into our daily work life at a rapid pace, bringing with it productivity improvements and changing how we approach information security and software amongst others. At the same time, there is a heightened need for trust, confidentiality & transparency in how an organisation approaches AI, and how we as customers need the same trust, confidentiality & transparency. This presentation addresses the need for governance across AI, how ISO 42001 assists organisations in achieving trust, confidentiality & transparency as well as a comparison between ISO 42001 for Artificial Intelligence and ISO 27001 Information Security.

11.30am

ISO 27001 done right: Practical implementation for real-world security and compliance
Ray Dussan, AMARU

Achieving ISO 27001 certification is more than a checkbox. It’s a strategic move to build resilience, trust, and scalable security.

In this talk, AMARU will share lessons from helping dozens of New Zealand and Australian businesses implement ISO 27001 the right way.

We’ll cover common pitfalls, how to embed security into your company culture, and how to use automation and modern tooling to reduce overhead. Whether you're just starting or preparing for audit, you'll leave with actionable insights to make ISO 27001 practical, sustainable, and truly valuable.

12.00pm

Lunch break! Connect and converse

1.00pm

Making purpose real: Why ISO 37011 matters and what it means for New Zealand businesses
Neil Gaught, Neil Gaught & Associates

This keynote will explore the rising global relevance of purpose in business — and how ISO 37011 provides a governance-based framework for embedding purpose into strategy, operations, and accountability. Drawing on two decades of international experience, I will introduce the Single Organizing Idea (SOI®) methodology as a practical approach that aligns with the standard and enables organisations to turn purpose into measurable progress.

The session will include global and local case examples, implications for auditors and certifiers and reflections on how New Zealand businesses can gain competitive advantage by embracing these developments rather than risk being left behind.

1.30pm

Strengthening governance with purpose and ISO 37011
Neil Gaught, Neil Gaught & Associates

3.00pm

Afternoon coffee and connect

3.30pm

Cutting through complexity: Proactive approaches to sustainability in a fragmented landscape
Mark Crichton, SGS

With sustainability standards and ESG frameworks proliferating globally, many businesses feel overwhelmed by reporting burdens and certification complexity while trying to achieve genuine sustainability outcomes. This presentation will demystify key sustainability standards relevant to New Zealand and Australian industries, alongside key ESG sector frameworks.

Drawing on practical case studies from SGS’s engagements in agriculture, manufacturing, mining and other industries, the talk will explore:

• How organisations can use these standards as enablers of value and improvement rather than mere compliance tools.
• Common pitfalls and inefficiencies in implementing sustainability standards.
• Opportunities to integrate ESG and sustainability certifications into broader risk and business strategies.
• Market trends, including expectations from investors, retailers, and regulators.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate, prioritise, and implement sustainability standards for their organisation to meet compliance needs while unlocking genuine operational and reputational benefits.

4.00pm

Closing remarks
Martin Michaells MMCNZ, MM Consulting NZ

5.00pm

Close of the conference