Joining the Institute
Registered Membership | Transitional Membership | Student Membership | PreparationA pre-requisite of continuing Registered Membership of the Institute is that the member shall be actively involved in the work of a Building Surveyor. In conjunction with the annual presentation of a CPD claim form, the member shall forward the annual Work Verification claim form to verify that they are actively involved in the work of a Building Surveyor.
A pre-requisite for continuing Registered Membership of the Institute is that the member shall carry Professional Indemnity Insurance, or be Indemnified for the Building Surveying work being undertaken by the member. In conjunction with forwarding the annual CPD statement and current work verification form, there is a requirement to provide a signed declaration confirming that the member has current Professional Indemnity Insurance, or that the member is Indemnified for claims made against him/her whilst undertaking Building Surveying Work.
All Members must practice in New Zealand and meet the requirements of Regulation 04.
The Executive, at their absolute discretion, may grant and accept partial residence for both application for and continuing membership where special or short term conditions may apply. Such dispensations shall be subject to annual review.
The minimum requirements for registered membership are:
- New Zealand Certificate of Building, National Diploma in Construction Management, Bachelor of Building Science, or such other qualification considered by a sub-committee of the Executive to be equivalent to or acceptable as an alternative;
- A member of another such professional acceptable group considered as being acceptable by the Executive of the Institute, or a sub committee of that Executive;
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- Such other persons who have the ability to demonstrate their knowledge of the construction industry to the full satisfaction the Executive of the Institute, or a sub committee of that Executive, given the responsibility of the assessment of all applicants;
- Have a minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience in a construction related discipline;
- Can substantiate that they are of good standing in the community and can provide two referees or sponsors to act on their behalf.
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The Executive at their absolute discretion may accept applications for membership where the qualification criteria outlined in (a) above is not met, but where the requirements of (b), (c), and (d) above are met, and where the applicant can demonstrate extensive experience in all aspects of building surveying work. This experience review will only be considered in very special circumstances.
Such persons who apply for membership of the Institute, must declare that they are free from any claims for negligence or any matters of financial restraint or transitionald financial problems that could prejudice their meeting the standards required of a registered building surveyor.
Initial Interview Procedure
Following receipt of the application and payment of the application fee, and acknowledgement by the Institute of the acceptability of the application, an assessment interview will be carried out by a panel of senior Institute members in a personal conference telephone call. The primary purpose of the interview will be to establish the recommended category of membership for the applicant, along with establishing the extent of study, if any, to be undertaken by the applicant.
Where applicants are regarded as meeting the requirements of Registered membership, they will be advised of their acceptance for examination, within seven (7) working days of the date of the interview.
The Executive reserve the right to direct any applicant for membership to undertake specific further study before attempting the Institute's formal assessment of professional competence examination.
Examination Procedure
Every applicant for membership shall pass a written assessment of professional competence examination as prepared by the Institute. The assessment of professional competence examination shall be graded with a pass being set at no less than 75% of the marks allocated for the assessment. The examination paper and each individual applicant's marked examination script will remain the property of the Institute, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the allocation of marks awarded. The assessment of professional competence examination will cover a wide cross section of building surveyor's anticipated work role.Highlights from a document entitled "NZIBS Entry Examination Requirements Specific Areas of Expertise" may be viewed here. The document is available from the General Secretary of the Institute.
Final Interview Procedure
Upon attaining a successful pass of the examination, the final stage of the entry process is an interview carried out by a panel of senior Institute members in a personal interview conference telephone call.Applicants shall be formally advised in writing of the result of this final interview and successful applicants shall be invited to join as a registered member of the Institute.
Ongoing Membership
Such
persons as the Executive deem fit to join the Institute shall be given the right
to practice as a Registered Building Surveyor and use the initials MNZIBS after
their name for the period in which all of the conditions of the New Zealand Institute
of Building Surveyors and any amendments to current conditions and criteria that
the Executive of the body may introduce from time to time; are met and
Such persons also pay the application fee, set by the Executive and such persons
shall pay the annual subscription fee set from time to time by the Executive on
each subsequent year shall pay the annual subscription fee along with any levies
or charges as set by the Executive of the Institute. They shall also meet the
requirements of Annual Membership Programmes outlined in Regulation 04.
Membership Entry Pathway
A Membership Entry Pathway flowchart is attached as part
of this Regulation. It shows the progressive stages to becoming a full Registered
Member. The document is available from the General Secretary
of the Institute.
See also the page covering preparation
for the entrance exam.