Whether you're starting your career or an experienced Building Surveyor, BOINZ offers membership options to support your professional growth, expand your industry knowledge and connect you with building professionals across New Zealand.
BOINZ offers a range of membership types designed to support individuals at different stages of their professional journey. Whether you are studying, beginning a career in the building sector, working in a technical building surveying role, or supporting the profession through a related industry, there is a membership pathway available to suit your circumstances.
BOINZ Memberships operate on a pro rata basis, with the membership year running from January to December. If you join par tway through the year, your membership fee is calculated based on the remaining months.
Annual Fee + Joining Fee
Recognises individuals who have the required qualification (Board Approved Appropriate Qualification) and experience criteria and are committed to maintaining their professional development requirements.
Recognition of Technical and Professional Experience
Eligibility to use Licensed Member status (LMBOINZ)
Annual Fee + Joining Fee
Recognises individuals working in, supporting or progressing towards building surveying and related technical professions.
Annual Fee + Joining Fee
This membership is intended for individuals working within the wider building and construction sector who support the objectives of the profession.
Annual Fee - NO Joining Fee
Supports individuals undertaking full-time study in a relevant field and provides an opportunity to connect with the profession early in their career.
Annual Fee - NO Joining Fee
Any person holding membership in the class of Licensed, Accredited and Associate may on retiring from all active work duties, apply to the Board for re-grading as a Retired Member.
Annual Fee + Joining Fee
A membership based organisation, which exists for the support, education, or charitable reasons, and from which its members do not directly benefit financially.
Annual Fee per Individual Member + Joining Fee
Corporate Membership is open to private organisations and companies engaged in or interested in any field within building control. It provides access to BOINZ membership benefits for nominated individuals within your organisation.
* Please note Corporate Memberships are not open to Territorial Authorities and Building Consent Authorities.
Advocacy and representationto ensure the voice of the profession is heard on matters affecting building surveying and control. Our advocacy helps build the reputation of the profession, setting and maintaining professional standards and lifting the visibility of building control work and its importance to the New Zealand economy.
Access to exclusive member publications and communications including e-newsletter Code Talk, Straight Up magazine and Hard Hat Talk videos, which provide latest industry news, technical articles, professional insights, member updates and sector information.
Discounted member pricing for BOINZ Training, upskilling and professional development, and the Building Controls Essentials Handbook.
Discounted member tickets for Symposium, forums, conferences and other BOINZ events.
Participation in BOINZ’s national branch network, providing opportunities to connect with members and industry through branch meetings, technical presentations, site visits and networking.
BOINZ Women's Forum connecting members across the profession to share knowledge, exchange experiences and build professional networks.
Industry information and updates including legislative, regulatory and sector developments that help members stay informed and up to date.
Member discounts and savings through the dedicated BOINZ Boost Members app, with exclusive offers on products and services from providers across New Zealand.
Recognition of Technical and Professional Experience
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Eligibility to use Licensed Member status (LMBOINZ)
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Voting rights
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Advocacy and representation
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Member publications and communications
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Discounted pricing for BOINZ Training
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Discounted tickets for Symposium
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Branch meetings and networking
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Women's Forum
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Industry information and updates
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Discounts through BOINZ Boost Members app
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Access to job opportunities
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* Please confirm voting rights and eligibility against the current BOINZ membership rules before publishing. The table above is a suggested layout, not a verified statement of every membership entitlement.
Membership Type
Joining Fee
Licensed, Associate, Affiliate and Not For Profit
NZD $170.00
Student and Retired
No Joining Fee
NOTE: Joining fees apply to new members and members returning after a period of absence.
Corporate Membership
Members
Joining Fee
Corporate I
Members 1–3
NZD $742.15
Corporate II
Members 4–6
NZD $877.70
Corporate III
Members 7–10
NZD $1,012.75
Corporate IV
Members 11–15
NZD $1,147.80
Corporate V
Members 16 +
NZD $1,282.80
NOTE: Joining fees apply to new members and members returning after a period of absence.
