Workshops and webinars
The Counter Fraud Centre offers free workshops and webinars to public sector agencies and employees to help build counter fraud capability in the public sector.
Please note that registration is only available to people working in the New Zealand public sector.
Workshops and webinars are facilitated by the Counter Fraud Centre team and include insights and practical examples from Serious Fraud Office cases. Workshops are held in-person only and webinars are held online via Teams.
Please register below for your preferred event. The workshops and webinars may change if minimum registration requirements are not met.
Online webinars |
In-person workshops |
Regional workshops |
Future events |
Fraudster personas
In this webinar we will discuss real-life cases where you will learn about the different personas that fraudsters use, red flags to look out for, and countermeasures you can put in place to reduce risk.
| Format: webinar | |
| Location: online | |
| Duration: 1 Hour | |
| Time: Thursday 12 February 2026 | Registrations open 2026 |
| Time: Tuesday 12 May 2026 | Registrations open 2026 |
Find out more about the seven common fraudster personas
Fraud risks in procurement
In this webinar you will learn about the various forms of fraud that can occur throughout the procurement lifecycle and see how taking a risk-based approach can help you to manage the risks.
| Format: webinar | |
| Location: online | |
| Duration: 1 Hour | |
| Time: Wednesday 11 March 2026 | Registrations open 2026 |
| Time: Thursday 11 June 2026 | Registrations open 2026 |
Find out more about fraud and corruption risk in public procurement
Fraud 101
In this webinar you will learn about what drives people to commit fraud, how to spot fraud red flags, and basic fraud prevention measures your organisation can put in place.
| Format: webinar | |
| Location: online | |
| Duration: 1 Hour | |
| Time: 10am Wednesday 29 October 2025 | Register for online event(external link) |
| Time: Wednesday 22 April 2026 | Registrations open in 2026 |
Find out more about the basic framework and guiding principles of fraud
Fraud risk assessment – from identification to reporting
This interactive session combines fraud risk assessment fundamentals with strategies to build a fraud-aware culture. You will learn how to identify and manage fraud risks across your organisation, test controls using a fraudster’s mindset, and turn fraud reporting into a strategic advantage.
| Format: in-person workshop | |
| Location: Wellington | |
| Duration: 1 day | |
| Time: 25 March 2026 | Registrations open in 2026 |
Find out how a fraud risk assessment can help your organisation manage its fraud risks and vulnerabilities
Regional workshops
This is an in-person training where we run you through fraud 101, fraud risk assessments, fraud risk monitoring and reporting, and fraud risks in procurement.
| Format: in-person workshop | ||
| Duration: 2 days | ||
| Location: TBC | Dates: April 2026 | Registrations open 2026 |
Future events
If you would like to attend a workshop or webinar outside the dates currently advertised, or if you would like a tailored, in-house presentation or workshop for your organisation, please register your interest below.
More information
- Find out more about the real impacts of public sector fraud, beyond just financial
- Explore countermeasures organisations can put in place to help prevent fraud happening in the first place
- Read case studies about New Zealand organisations that fell victim to fraud
- Use these free online tools to support your organisation to strengthen its fraud and corruption countermeasures