Unions and Professional Bodies

Master Builders Federation   (www.masterbuilder.org.nz)  

Information on the Federation, Master Build Services, and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.

Equal Employment Opportunities Trust   (www.eeotrust.org.nz)  

The EEO Trust's purpose is to promote equal employment opportunities in the New Zealand workplace. Services provided to employers include an "employers group", and statistical information on New Zealand's workforce.

NZ Government Jobs Online   (www.jobs.govt.nz)  

An employment site for vacancies in New Zealand public sector organisations.

Newspaper Publishers' Association   (www.npa.co.nz)  

The NPA is the trade association of the New Zealand newspaper industry, advising members and co-ordinating their interests in areas such as government affairs, advertising standards and industry training.

Music Managers' Forum   (www.mmf.co.nz)  

A national not-for-profit organisation formed for music managers, self-managed artists and anyone with an interest in becoming a manager. The MMF offers professional development and networking opportunities around the country for people to share and learn from the experiences of others.

New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee   (www.nzvcc.ac.nz)  

This committee represents the interests of New Zealand's eight universities.

Human Resources Institute of New Zealand   (www.humanresources.co.nz)  

The professional organisation for people who are interested or involved in the management and development of human resources.

New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association   (www.nzppa.co.nz)  

Developing and supporting payroll professionals. The NZPPA provides training courses, comprehensive knowledge and support to payroll practitioners in New Zealand.

New Zealand Veterinary Association   (www.vets.org.nz)  

An association formed to promote excellence in the veterinary profession through service to and on behalf of members.

New Zealand Embalmers' Association   (www.nzembalmers.org.nz)  

A group of professional, qualified embalmers dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional conduct and ability in the industry.

Bus and Coach Association   (www.busandcoach.co.nz)  

The authoritative voice for the bus and coach industry, covering bus and coach operators, both large and small, limousine and small PSV operators, as well as other businesses associated with the industry, including coach, equipment and service suppliers.

New Zealand Computer Society Inc   (www.nzcs.org.nz)  

The professional society for people working in the information technology industry.

The New Zealand Chemical Industry Council   (www.nzcic.org.nz)  

industry association responsible for implementing and promoting Responsible Care™, the international safety, health and environmental protection initiative.

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 Statistical Association   (www.nzsa.rsnz.org)  

The object of this association is the encouragement of theoretical and applied statistics in New Zealand.

Contractors Federation New Zealand   (www.nzcontractors.co.nz)  

Established in 1944, the NZCF is the national organisation representing the civil construction and general contracting industry.

Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board   (www.pgdb.co.nz)  

The Board is committed to the promotion of good standards of work, professional conduct, and the protection of public health and safety.

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.

OSEA   (www.osea.org.nz)  

An association formed to provide quality representation and services to advance the interests of employers.

Unite   (www.unite.org.nz)  

A trade union for all workers; they negotiate and enforce contracts for any group of workers, and represent any worker who needs help.

Gas Association of New Zealand Inc   (www.ganz.org.nz)  

An association of people and companies within the gas industry.

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.

Electrical Workers Registration Board   (www.ewrb.govt.nz)  

Established in 1992 to promote safety for all New Zealanders, by ensuring the competency of electrical and electronic workers.

Post Primary Teachers' Association   (www.ppta.org.nz)  

The PPTA represents teachers in secondary, area and intermediate schools, technicraft centres, community education and itinerant music positions.

Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand   (www.aminz.org.nz)  

Professional institute of arbitrators and mediators, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting high quality, fair and efficient dispute resolution.