Unions and Professional Bodies

Southern Local Government Officers Union   (www.slgou.org.nz)  

The union operates throughout Canterbury and Otago regions, providing assistance to its members in the field of employment relations.

NZMIA   (www.minerals.co.nz)  

The association represents private sector companies active in the exploration and production of precious metals, aggregates, industrial minerals, and coal.

Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand   (www.tcanz.org.nz)  

The Association aims to act as a legitimate forum for technical communicators in New Zealand, as well as promoting technical communication as a profession and encouraging training within tertiary institutions.

NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors   (www.nziqs.co.nz)  

Web site of the New Zealand institute of quantity surveyors.

IRHACE   (www.irhace.org.nz)  

IRHACE is a national industry organisation of refrigeration, heating and air conditioning engineers.

Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand   (www.iraanz.co.nz)  

An organisation established to regulate and develop the rope access industry in New Zealand. They have a wide membership and are recognised by Occupational Safety and Health as the representative body for the industry.

N.Z. Film   (www.nzfvtg.org.nz)  

New Zealand's only association that represents and campaigns for professional film and video technicians.

Association of Administrative Professionals New Zealand   (www.aapnz.org.nz)  

AAPNZ is a professional association for all office workers: administrative assistants and managers, executive assistants, clerical assistants, office managers, personal assistants, receptionists, secretaries and typists.

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in New Zealand   (www.cilt.co.nz)  

A key international organisation promoting professional development and knowledge exchange through more than 33,000 transport and logistics practitioners in over 30 countries.

NZ Police Association   (www.policeassn.org.nz)  

An association which has worked to improve the pay and conditions of members, to improve the level of service the police provides to the public and to comment on law and order issues.

New Zealand Timber Machinists Educational Association   (www.nztmea.org.nz)  

An organisation with a nationwide membership, promoting safety and training within the timber industry in New Zealand. They provide opportunities for members to meet for the exchange of ideas to assist one another in solving machining, maintenance and installation issues.

New Zealand Masonry Trades Registration Board   (www.mtrb.org.nz)  

Carries out an admission evaluation prior to registering a mason as having sufficient skills and experience to construct structural masonry and/or brickwork.

Road Transport Forum   (www.rtfnz.co.nz)  

The voice of the road transport industry, advancing the interests of its members and promoting the contribution road transport makes to all New Zealander’s lives.

NZ Organisation for Quality   (www.nzoq.org.nz)  

A non-profit, professional society dedicated to providing leadership in the adoption of the principles of quality management and best practice.

New Zealand Institute of Management Central   (www.nzimcentral.co.nz)  

New Zealand's foremost professional membership body for managers. NZIM Central offers managers in Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier, Gisborne and all areas in between.

Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand   (www.sarnz.org.nz)  

Supporting those who work within the scaffolding and rigging industry. Members include major scaffolding and rigging contractors, as well as smaller companies and individual service operators.

Performing Art Competition Association of New Zealand   (www.pacanz.co.nz)  

The PACANZ acts as the national body for New Zealand's performing arts competition societies. Their aim is to encourage, foster and promote the practice and appreciation of the performing arts in New Zealand.

Fire Protection Association of New Zealand   (www.fireprotection.org.nz)  

The FPANZ offers representation of fire protection professionals nationwide. The organisation provides a professional forum for the fire protection community and gives a unified voice to the profession.

Hettanz   (www.hettanz.org.nz)  

Aiming to provide a national voice and to act as a forum where all teachers of home economics can share ideas and experiences.

Property Council of New Zealand   (www.propertynz.co.nz)  

A council which influences governments and offers property information and market networks through advocacy, networking, information, and communication about real estate.

The Institute of Measurement and Control of New Zealand Inc   (www.imc.org.nz)  

A national body dedicated to the promotion of the theory and practice of automatic control and instrumentation in science and industry.

New Zealand Professional Conservators Group   (www.conservators.org.nz)  

The NZPCG is an association of professional conservators of cultural property employed in public museums, art galleries, libraries and private practice.

New Zealand Master Pool Builder's Guild   (www.poolguild.org.nz)  

Find nationally qualified and registered pool builders throughout New Zealand, with expertise in building, installing and maintaining swimming pools.

NZIM Management Training   (www.nzim.net.nz)  

Find out about training programmes and membership benefits available through the New Zealand Institute of Management.

CBAFF : Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand   (www.cbaff.org.nz)  

A national federation whose main concern is to assist member companies and individuals working professionally in customs broking and freight forwarding in New Zealand.