Member Benefits
There are a number of benefits to being a PNZ member, with groups across PNZ working on your behalf to deliver services and resources for New Zealand's physiotherapists.
Advocacy
PNZ advocates and lobbies for members and the wider physiotherapy profession to key stakeholders including ACC, Allied Health and government ministers.
Insurance
Add Professional Indemnity Insurance to your membership. A special group rate is offered to PNZ members as well as access to a range of other insurance cover options. Read more about insurance through PNZ here.
Special Interest Groups
Join one of our 12 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for topic based material and CPD relevant to your chosen area of interest. You can sign up to one or more SIGs at the time of renewal or at any time during the year. Visit our SIG page for further information, including how to join.
Branches
As part of your PNZ membership, you can also become a member of your regional Branch who offer CDP and networking opportunities at a local level. Regional Branches have been split up into the following regions: Northland, North Shore, Auckland, Waikato / Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Middle Districts, Wellington, Nelson / Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.
Professional development
Branches, SIGs and PNZ Office all provide a variety of learning opportunities, discounted (and sometimes free) for members. Read more about PNZ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) here.
Advertising
All members receive a free listing in the online Find a Physio database, where the public can search for PNZ physiotherapists.
Marketing
PNZ will be launching a public awareness campaign, designed to raise the profile of physiotherapy in 2019. The campaign will showcase the value of physiotherapy through a variety of channels, including social media and advertising, driving people to the Find a Physio database and encouraging them to seek out PNZ members.
Resources and research
PNZ members have access to resources on the member website, including access to news feeds, professional education videos, practice guidelines and articles on a wide range of physiotherapy and health subjects.
Publications
PNZ members receive monthly issues of Physio Matters containing the latest in advocacy, professional development, national and international news, research and member stories. You’ll also have the option to receive the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy which is published three times a year. The journal consists of papers contributed for peer review under various categories including research reports, scholarly papers (clinical and professional perspectives), case studies and clinically applicable papers.
Support for Māori physiotherapists
Tae Ora Tinana provides support with cultural guidance, professional advice and mentoring to physiotherapists, who identify as Māori, at any stage of their career.
Employment support
PNZ provides employment support to members through a series of current employment contract templates, including indefinite period, fixed term, contractor (paying their own taxes etc.) and casual employees. We also partner with Humankind to support members on a confidential basis with any employment issues or concerns. The first ten minutes of any phone consultation is free to members. Available by contacting pnz@physiotherapy.org.nz.
Renewing your membership is easy
Visit the member website pnz.org.nz and log in using your current email address and password. Once logged in, you’ll be directed to your personal dashboard. To renew your membership, click on the RENEW MEMBERSHIP button and follow the prompts.
You’ll need to pay for your membership at the time of signing up. We accept payment by credit/debit card. If your employer is going to pay for your membership, you’ll need to arrange with them to either pay for the membership at time of purchase, or pay for this yourself and claim it back from your employer.
Membership subscription fees for 2019
If you renew your membership between 1 November and midnight 17 December 2018, you’ll save 10% on your membership fee. Membership fees have not increased this year and are available here.
Page updated October 2018