Membership

Opportunities for professional development though branch meetings with expert guest speakers. workshops and seminars. continual professional development, annual conference, networking and contacts with other health and safety practitioners. exchange of information and ideas, professional representation and recognition from peers & employers.

Entry Level Membership Options - Individuals

Student Membership  
Any student either or fulltime/part-time or extramural, associated with a tertiary education provider, with some study component in the area of occupational health and safety, may become a Student Member. There is no application fee with this level of membership. On completion of the application form, and receipt of this by the Branch, the applicant will retain this status for a 12 month period.  The Student Member shall only apply once (1 yr) after which full General Member requirements will apply. The General Member, Student will have no voting or office bearing rights. 

General Membership   
Any person who is interested or involved in some aspect of occupational safety and health management and development may become a general member of the Institute on completing the application form and paying an application fee. There is no other qualification required. 
The current general membership fee is $150.00 per annum.

For general members who seek and gain the Institute's formal recognition of their skills, knowledge and experience in occupational health & safety management and practice.
 
Members can apply for registration as Professional Member by completing the application form in our Professional Standards Framework Publication (download below) and ask your branch manager for a covering letter to support your application.

NZISM Professional Standards Framework 

Then send the application to the NZISM Gradings Panel P O Box 25 107  St Heliers Auckland for consideration. 

If your original application is not successful, you will be given reasons for this decision and the opportunity to submit additional information.

Links to NZISM Membership Documents

• NZISM Constitution
• NZISM Code of Ethics (coming soon)
• About Membership Grades
• About Continual Professional Development
• CPD FAQ's
• Membership Grading Pathway Structure 2010
  
  

A company, organisation or other institute may join the membership of NZISM as a corporate member.
Corporate members shall nominate one employee (or one member of their organisation or institute) to act as their representative in the Institute’s activities.

Benefits include:

• Valuable contacts & advice through networking..
• Maintaining currency with legislation & best practice solutions.
• Access to NZISM sponsored presentations and workshops on topical OH&S issues.
• Free corporate logo, contacts and web link displayed on NZISM corporate member's page.
• Brand enhancement to internal and external stakeholders.