Student Membership
Start your HR career on the right foot
Become a Student Member of HRNZ
Student membership is perfect for those who aspire to be exceptional HR practitioners. Gain HR insights via a range of rich learning experiences and unlock countless growth opportunities.
Surround yourself with experienced HR practitioners and other driven students who go the extra mile. The connections you make are the best part!
Access all membership benefits for just $44.51 annually
Get a bank of insightful resources to support your study
Download our Student Toolkit full of useful career-related templates
Develop meaningful connections with HR professionals and peers
What our Student Members say
"HRNZ has done wonders for me, as they have pushed me outside of my comfort zone and the risk has paid off."
- Cara G.
"I am starting my journey to gain an HR job, and am grateful for the support from my local branch. I'm so glad I found HRNZ - even used HRNZ for a university assignment!"
- Phyll H.
Why join as a Student Member?
Access a variety of expert resources for your studies and career
- HR Guides - The Basics: Learn essential HR processes and procedures, with practical guidelines, frameworks and templates.
- HR News: A members-only newsletter with the latest insights and updates on the HR professiona in New Zealand, straight to your inbox.
- Knowledge Hub eLearning: Level up yourHR knowledge with the resources on our eLearning platform.
- Exclusive access to Research, Remuneration Surveys, and Retention & Engagement Surveys.
- … all of this on top of the Human Resources Magazine, HR Chats Podcast, Industry News & Shaping the Profession eBook.
Grow your network of HR practitioners, people leaders, and likeminded peers
- Get one-on-one career advice through HRNZ's Mentoring Programme
- Network with and learn from HR professionals, and share your learnings with other students at our Regional Network Events
- Attend our free local student events and online webinars
- Hear from people leaders at our National Events and celebrate with passionate professionals at the NZ HR Awards ceremony
- Uplevel your knowledge and demonstrate your commitment by attending a Professional Development course at the member rate
Get the tools you need to excel in the early stages of your HR career
This Student Toolkit booklet is packed with all the essential tools to transition from studying to full-time work. In the toolkit you will find:
- CV and Cover Letter Guides and Templates
- Core Capability Assessment
- Goal Setting Template and Guidelines
- Personal Development Plan Templates
- Assessment Tracker
- Information about Finding your First HR Role, Interviewing, and Networking
To access the Student Toolkit make sure you are logged in to your HRNZ account.
Meet our Student Ambassadors
Aileen Gutierrez
Waikato HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Jessica Bensley
Auckland HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Ketki Acharya
Canterbury HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Michelle Daniel
Auckland HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Poppy Fogarty
Otago HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Renee Payne
Wellington HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Rosa Findlay
Otago HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Stella Thompson
Wellington HRNZ Student Ambassador 2024
Graduated and making the transition to the HR workforce?
Our Graduate Membership is available to those making the move from full time tertiary education to working life.
To apply, send us proof of your graduation date and qualification when you join. Graduate membership fees are only $220 annually. Graduate Membership can be held for a two-year period immediately following graduation.
To change from Student to Graduate membership please contact HRNZ at [email protected].