Our Return to Work program facilitates connections between members who are looking to take a career break or are returning to the profession. Created to support members going through a transition, mentees are matched with those who have similar experiences and are open to sharing insights and guidance. This program can help you identify the next step in your career and build connections with like-minded CAs while earning up to 6 CPD hours.

Introducing culturally aligned pairings

CA ANZ is proud to introduce a new, optional pairing element within the mentoring programs that enables Māori, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pasifika members to be matched with mentoring partners who share similar cultural identities and lived experiences.

Culturally aligned pairings help create a foundation for shared connection, alongside the program’s focus on career and professional growth.

Kiri McRae, Founder of KōKiri Ltd, reflects on the significance of this opportunity noting, “having shared cultural grounding can create quicker alignment, safety and understanding… creating a non-judgemental, mana-enhancing space to explore identity, belonging and confidence”.

What is involved?

When submitting your application, you will complete a profile questionnaire. This will be used to match mentors with mentees. Confirmed matches will be invited to a Program Launch webinar to kick off the program.

This program intake will run from May 2026 to October 2026.

We recommend that over the 6-month program, pairs meet up for at least four one-hour mentoring sessions.

All mentors and mentees will be provided with training and relevant supporting materials, with a Program Manager available throughout.

At the end of the six-month program, we invite you to a celebratory Program Close webinar.

Learn more about our other mentoring programs