Membership FAQs

Simply complete the online registration form. If you have previously been a Member you can reactivate your Membership by Logging in and updating your details. If you have forgotten your Log in details or have any problems, please email [email protected] and we can reset this for you.

Your HRNZ Membership begins on the date we receive payment and continues for 12 months.

HRNZ membership is personal, so even if your employer pays for the membership it remains with you and cannot be transferred to another employee unless your employer has a HRNZ Organisation Membership Package. 

The onus is on you to keep your contact and employment details up-to-date and inform HRNZ of any changes. If your membership is part of an HRNZ Organisation Package purchased by your employer then your membership may end when you leave their employment.

We have a membership type for whatever stage you’re at in your career. Refer to our Membership Types page for detailed information.  All applicants (other than Students, Graduates, and Part Time Students) start at the General Member level until they apply for Accredited Professional or Chartered Membership.

International Membership is available to members residing overseas, Retired Membership for existing Members who have retired, and Parental membership for existing members who are on parental leave.

The fees cover you for 1 year (12 months) from the date of payment for your application or from your renewal date. Fees are set on 1 April each year.

All fees include GST, except for International Membership. Take note off the requirements for each memebrship type when applying.

Members who wish to obtain a higher level of professional accreditation will need to complete the application process. For more information about Chartering and the Application process please go to Chartered membership and for more information and how to apply for Accredited Professional membership.

There is currently no official recognition of any overseas accreditation status.

All invoices are sent directly to the email address you have provided as your preferred email contact in your membership profile. You can also email [email protected] for a copy.

We have an International membership option available so that you can keep up to date with HR in NZ and HRNZ while overseas. Please contact the Membership Team to discuss your membership options and update your contact details - [email protected]. An overseas address is a prerequisite.

We have a Parental Leave Membership option available to you. Please advise the Membership Team - [email protected].

If you wish to cancel your HRNZ membership you need to formally resign in writing.

Please send your resignation by email to the Membership Team - [email protected].
You can request that your membership be cancelled immediately or at the end of your membership year. We appreciate feedback as to your reasons for cancelling and feedback regarding HRNZ services. HRNZ does not offer any refunds to members wishing to resign part way through their membership year.