NZ Computer Society (NZCS) is New Zealand's leading body for IT Professionals, those working or studying in Software and Information Technology (IT) related fields.
With thousands of members throughout New Zealand and direct relationships with Government, academia and the industry, NZCS is the authoritative voice of the Information Technology profession.
NZCS runs hundreds of presentations, events and courses for IT professionals alongside a suite of projects from school outreach to tertiary accreditation, mentoring, certification of IT Professionals and much more.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
2012 Gibbons Lecture 4: Alan Turing and the development of Artificial Intelligence
The 2012 Gibbons Lecture series, presented by the University of Auckland's Computer Science department in association with NZCS, is a free public lecture series this year focusing on the father of computing…National Series: Making the most of Ultra Fast Broadband
Software that isn't principally IT - Embedded Software!
We're all used to running software on our computers. Whenever we want to read or send an email, catch up on our favourite websites, write a report, perform complex calculations or even sort through our…Strategically Managing the IT Service Lifecycle
Introduction to Software Testing
Under the Microscope
Under the Microscope: Smart Technology for Corporate and Regulatory Investigations. Those tasked with responding to allegations of fraud, breach of regulations and resulting litigation are often faced…Developing software the Agile way
Agile software development with its focus on delivery of working software, intense collaboration and rapid feedback can deliver better results. This workshop provides an overview of the values and principles that underpin Agile methods and common terminology and practices.…Project Management - Intro and Practice
IT Governance Fundamentals
IT Governance is focused on the leadership, structures and processes that ensure that an organisation's IT sustains and extends the overall organisation's strategies and objectives. This workshop introduces the fundamentals of IT Governance, its relationship with Corporate Governance and its relevance in developing and sustaining organisations in the private and public sector.…NZCS #YoungIT: The Business of Social, with @JustinFlitter
$104,000,000,000 US Dollars is a big chunk of change in anyone's language. That's fifteen dollars for every man, woman and child on the entire planet. It's also the valuation for Facebook thrown around…Web Security Strategies for Developers
These days websites are under constant attack and it's easy for a developer or administrator to make seemingly minor mistakes that have catastrophic consequences. This half-day workshop will lead you through some of the more common attacks and teach you how to design, build and manage more secure websites.…NZCS Presents: Sir Ralph Norris on Technology Innovation
When compiling a list of the most influential kiwi business innovators there is one name that tops the list - Sir Ralph Norris. Having served as CEO of ASB Bank, Air New Zealand and Commonwealth Bank (owner…Business Analysis for Professionals
What is Business Analysis? What are the processes and concepts involved and how do you move into this area? This half-day introductory course on Business Analysis provides a high level awareness of Business Analysis. Attention is given to key concepts, terminology, discipline areas, and primary activities involved in this crucial discipline.…