Since 2003 there have been three initial levels of NZIQS membership:
- Student Member (While undertaking fulltime studies)
- Member on Probation (While undertaking practical training)
- Member (qualified membership based on previous NZIQS qualified Membership)
Student Member
Any person who is
- currently enrolled in and studying for their first tertiary qualification in quantity surveying;
- interested in quantity surveying;
- does not have an approved QS qualification or sufficient work experience to be considered for probationary member status.
Probationary Member
Any applicant who has completed an approved Quantity Surveying educational qualification but who still requires to fulfil one or more of the other criteria to be permitted assessment for MNZIQS e.g. QS work experience or membership period.
Prior to 2003 the first Qualified Member category was Associate Member (ANZIQS)
Associate (ANZIQS)
Since the rules change in 2003, Associate member (ANZIQS) category can no longer be awarded. Previously it was the main recognised professional qualification conferred by NZIQS. Associate level was gained in a variety of ways over the years with the majority completing a recognised QS tertiary qualification (e.g. NZCQS) , plus additional professional examinations controlled by NZIQS initially and through NZQA Diplomas subsequently, and following a professional interview by an NZIQS Panel – generally a 5 – 7 year process.
Since February 2003 - Member (MNZIQS)
To apply for MNZIQS category members shall have;
- completed a minimum of one year's membership of NZIQS or an approved QS Institute e.g. AIQS, HKIS, CIQS, SISV, RICS;
and
- completed a QS tertiary qualifications as follows;
- New Zealand - Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) - Unitec, Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) - Massey University, Diploma and National Diploma of Quantity Surveying, National Diploma QS - NZQA
- Overseas - QS qualification approved by AIQS, HKIS, CIQS, SISV, RICS; for 'qualified membership, PAQS - accredited QS qualification;
and
- provides evidence of relevant QS work experience; 3 years post completion Diploma or 1 year post degree completion - including 12 months QS work in New Zealand;
and
- has been successful at a Branch interview approved by Council.
NB Council may also provide applicants membership as MNZIQS directly, as a special case , dependent on the evidence provided of experience and the standing of the applicant as a quantity surveyor.
A Member shall be entitled to use the initials M.N.Z.I.Q.S (i.e. Member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors Inc).
Applying for Membership
Application forms are available by either contacting the Institute on 04 473 5521 or downloading an application form.
More information regarding membership can be found here or by contacting the Institute.
Special Membership Categories
Retired Members i.e. MNZIQS (Retired), ANZIQS (Retired), FNZIQS (Retired)
These members have been awarded the relevant category and subsequently ceased being an active Quantity Surveyor and undertaking QS roles (although they may be still working active in other careers). The members have retained a link with their professional organisation rather than resign membership. Retired members may reapply for active status when they resume Quantity Surveying work.
Fellows and Life Members
Along with Honorary membership (Hon MNZIQS), Fellow (FNZIQS) and Life Member (Life Member NZIQS) categories are awarded by Council as special levels. Members of MNZIQS and ANZIQS category who have provided special service to the industry and/or to the institute may be awarded the categories following nomination by at least three other qualified members.
- Fellow (FNZIQS)
This is awarded to a member "of exceptional standing and experience" by Council, who must have been in practice, employment or business in a senior capacity for a period of not less than ten (10) years prior to the date of the recommendation. The nomination must be supported by a comprehensive written submission supporting a candidate for Fellow shall be made to Council on the approved form signed by three (3) members of the Institute of Life Member, Fellow, Associate or Member status.
- Life Member (Life Member NZIQS)
Life Membership is awarded to a member who has made "an exceptional contribution to the profession of quantity surveying" as approved by Council with similar nomination requirements as for Fellow nomination.
- Honorary membership (Hon. MNZIQS)
Council may award Honorary Membership to persons who, by reason either of their position or experience, or of their eminence, may be able to render assistance in promoting the objects of the Institute, but who are not in practice as Quantity Surveyors in New Zealand.
Registered Quantity Surveyor
For a list of Registered Quantity Surveyors see here
For Information about what a Registered Quantity Surveyor is see here
The Certificate of TradeMark registration for NZIQS as a collective Trademark was accepted by the Ministry of Economic Development January 2002.
