Looking for career direction? Feeling isolated in your current role? Ready for new challenges? Are there gaps in your skillset?  Want to pay it forward? 

If you’re ambitious and driven, AITD's mentoring program could be the perfect professional development opportunity for you. 

AITD's mentoring program brings experienced professionals together with others looking to develop their skills or careers. It’s a reciprocal relationship of sharing knowledge, advice and reflection while supporting each other and promoting growth. 

Who can take part?

The 2025 mentoring program is open to AITD and NZATD members.

> MENTORS

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

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.

How does it work?

The 2025 ANZ mentoring program is now open for registrations, it will run from 1 February to 30 November 2025.

To maximise your mentoring journey please register as early as possible, although registrations will remain open until 31 July 2025.

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. You will receive access to the Mentorloop Platform in January 2025 and only once payment has been recived.

Mentors and mentees can 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.

How much does it cost?

  • Registration is $360 for mentees.
  • There is no registration fee for mentors.

How do I apply?

AITD members can register on the website:

NZATD members can register by contacting our programs team:

Please note:

  • Registrations are open now.
  • The program commences on 1 February 2025.
  • Registrations will be accepted up until 31 July 2025. 
  • The program concludes on 30 November 2025.
  • The program is hosted on the Mentorloop mentoring platform.
  • Details on how to access Mentorloop will be provided in January 2025 or within 2 working days* of registering or after payment has been received.

To discuss membership benefits or learn more, click contact us or call us on +61 (0)2 9211 9414.