The JASANZ Futures Program 2026

Building the next generation of product experts

The JASANZ Futures Program equips product professionals with the skills to understand how accreditation and certification foster trust in product quality and safety. It helps early-career professionals in the product industry connect their work with the systems that assure consumers and regulators.

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Building the next generation of product experts

The JASANZ Futures Program equips product professionals with the skills to understand how accreditation and certification foster trust in product quality and safety. It helps early-career professionals in the product industry connect their work with the systems that assure consumers and regulators.

Help build confidence in the market for your products

Consumers expect products and services to be safe, reliable, and increasingly sustainable. Accredited certification ensures the right systems are in place across manufacturing and service supply chains.

The Futures Program builds your foundational skills in conformity assessment and certification, giving you tools to improve outcomes and influence the systems supporting product integrity.

What is the program?

Now entering its third intake, this immersive training program runs from February to May 2026. It is designed for professionals in the product industry who want to deepen their understanding of conformity assessment and expand their impact.

Participants will:

  • engage in structured professional development sessions
  • work on a hands-on project tackling a real-world challenge
  • participate in workshops to understand the JASANZ witness assessment
  • network with peers across Australia and New Zealand
  • connect with cross-sector networks and technical infrastructure partners
  • attend a two-day micro-conference in Sydney

What you can expect from the program:

  • a professional development program over four months, February to May 2026
  • to build your network across industries and with technical infrastructure partners
  • to attend a micro-conference in Sydney, and complete courses and weekly webinars, hearing from industry experts
  • application of what you learn in a major project where you are immersed in a real-life industry issue

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for emerging experts across various product industries who:

  • bring fresh thinking
  • want to collaborate across sectors
  • are passionate about improving safety, quality, and sustainability

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

  1. have graduated within the last five years in one of JASANZ’s sectors:
    Business and Innovation
    Environment and Sustainability
    Food and Biological Systems
    Health and Human Services
    Product Certification
  2. have at least two years of relevant work experience
  3. currently work in the product industry
  4. have a strong interest in accreditation, certification, and compliance
  5. be committed to completing the full program
  6. have manager approval and support
  7. be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand

Invest in your future

The fee is $3,000 AUD (excl. GST) per participant, covering all learning sessions
and materials.

The fee does not cover travel or accommodation for the
Sydney micro-conference, and this cost must be covered by the participant.

Key program dates:

  • Application open: Wednesday 30 July 2025
  • Applications close: Friday 21 November 2025
  • Offers made: 8 – 12 December 2025
  • The program commences: 11 February 2026

Apply now

Applications open 30 July 2025. Don’t miss your chance to join the 2026 cohort.

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Futures program 2026 brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to work in the product industry?

You will already be working in a great role in the product industry that you want to continue in. You will need your workplace’s approval to participate in the program, as you will have periods where you will be committed to the Futures Program and will require additional time to complete online training or attend live webinars.

Are all sessions live, or can I access and watch in my own time?

All webinars, panel discussions, and facilitator-led courses are delivered live via Zoom. For the best learning experience, we highly recommend attending and actively participating.

Will I accrue CPD points?

Every program participant will receive a certificate and a detailed professional development transcript upon completing the program. Participants are welcome to use these in organisations of their choice to accrue CPD points.

I have a clash on one of the dates. Are all dates mandatory?

All sessions, including the micro conference, are mandatory to attend in order to complete the program. Where unforeseen circumstances prevent a participant completing part of the program, JASANZ will consider these cases on an individual basis and provide additional guidance and/or support.

I am not based in New Zealand or Australia. Can I still apply?

You must be a permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia to apply for the Program.

I have a disability. Can you adjust the program to support me?

JASANZ is committed to accessibility in all professional training programs. As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive culture, we will make reasonable adjustments to our processes during the program to support you in completing the program.

To discuss your requirements confidentially, please contact the Learning and Development
Manager at futures@jasanz.org