ISACA Auckland Chapter Event
Delivering City Rail Link: IT and IT Governance in a Mega‑Infrastructure Project
Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever undertaken in New Zealand—transforming the way the city moves, connects, and grows. But behind the engineering and construction lies an equally complex digital backbone that had to be governed, secured, and delivered at scale.
Join us for an insightful session exploring how IT was structured, governed, and executed within the CRL programme, and what it really takes to deliver secure, reliable technology across a multi‑partner mega‑project.
What you’ll learn
- How IT governance frameworks were applied in a high‑stakes, multi‑vendor environment
- The challenges of delivering secure and resilient technology at scale
- Lessons learned from coordinating across diverse partners, contractors, and stakeholders
- Practical insights you can apply to your own governance, risk, and technology programmes
This session is ideal for professionals in GRC, cybersecurity, project management, enterprise IT, and infrastructure delivery—or anyone interested in how governance frameworks operate in the real world.
About the Speaker
Iain Billington (CGEIT, COBIT)
IT Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor
Iain brings over 15 years of hands‑on experience managing IT environments and operations for major infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Asia. His work spans complex, multi‑partner programmes where governance, security, and operational resilience are critical to success.
As the IT Manager for several flagship projects—including the City Rail Link—he offers a rare inside view into the technology challenges and governance decisions that shape mega‑infrastructure outcomes.
Why You Should Attend
This is a chance to hear directly from a practitioner who has lived the complexity of large‑scale infrastructure delivery. Whether you're strengthening your governance practice, preparing for future leadership roles, or simply curious about how CRL’s digital ecosystem came together, this session will deliver valuable, actionable insights.
This session is open for ISACA & IIA Members (Auckland and other chapters). Members are allowed to register and bring one guest to introduce them to ISACA professional community.