Mentoring program

Registrations for the 2025 program are now open.  To maximise your mentoring journey please register as early as possible, although registrations will remain open until 31 July 2025.

To register for the 2025 program as either a mentor or mentee, contact the AITD programs team:

• NZATD Mentee registration
• NZATD Mentor registration

The program will run from 1 February to 30 November 2025.

The mentoring program is open to all AITD and NZATD members.

The program runs from approximately February to November each year (check the AITD website for exact dates.  We recommend you register as early as possible to make the most of this great opportunity. 

Once you have registered, you will be given access to the Mentorloop platform to complete a profile. Based on this information, you will be matched with a mentor/mentee.

Mentors and mentees set their own schedule of meetups, but we encourage you to meet (either in person or virtually) at least once a month across the duration of the program.

As the program progresses, you will also have the option to reach out to others in the program to broaden your horizons and expand your network further.

Mentors are usually experienced, successful L&D, HR or OD professionals. They’re ethical, reflective, knowledgeable, supportive, trustworthy – and, of course, available.

Mentor benefits include:

• developing mentoring skills: giving feedback, communication and advice
• exposure to emerging issues
• making a meaningful contribution to AITD and the wider learning and development profession.

Mentees may be new to a profession or may want to move into a different or more senior role. Mentees must be willing to listen and learn, should be open to change, be reflective, committed, flexible and, above all, motivated.

Mentee benefits include:

• the wisdom, knowledge and expertise of one or more mentor(s)
• a widened professional network
• improved communication and interpersonal skills
• setting and working towards goals and identifying growth targets
• career guidance and improved confidence
• intentional and focused reflection.