Types of membership

Governance New Zealand offers several types of membership...

Student

Participants on the Professional Education Programme studying towards gaining the Chartered Secretary qualification. Student members are members of Governance New Zealand. Learn more...

Associate (chartered members)

Graduates of the Professional Education Programme who have gained the Chartered Secretary qualification. Associate members are members of both Governance New Zealand and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA Global). Learn more...

Fellow (chartered members)

Senior chartered members who have acquired a greater level of experience and responsibility within the profession. Fellows are members of both Governance New Zealand and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA Global). Learn more...

Subscriber (non-chartered members)

Governance professionals involved in company secretarial work or other governance, risk and compliance roles who want access to industry-related information, education and networking opportunities without pursuing “chartered” status. Subscriber members are members of Governance New Zealand but are not members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA Global). Learn more...

Women on Boards SUBSCRIBER (NON-CHARTERED MEMBERS)

Female professionals who are seeking access to tools and empowerment through education, mentoring and networking opportunities in order to assist them in their directorship and governance careers. Women on Boards Subscriber members are members of Governance New Zealand but are not members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA Global). Learn more...

Link to the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA)