PMI New Zealand Chapter

PMI New Zealand

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Project Management Institute of New Zealand

The Project Management Institute of New Zealand (PMINZ) was established in 1994 and is an incorporated society chartered by PMI®, the world’s leading project management association. With approximately 1,400 members nationwide, PMINZ provides a professional community for project managers, offering networking, professional development, and advocacy. PMINZ operates under a charter agreement with PMI and is governed by a constitution that ensures transparency and alignment with international project management standards.

Our Purpose

PMINZ exists to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management in New Zealand by:

  • To serve as New Zealand’s national project management association.
  • To foster professionalism in the management of projects.
  • To contribute to the quality and scope of project management.
  • To stimulate appropriate application of project management for the benefit of the public.
  • To provide a recognised forum for the free exchange of ideas, applications, and solutions to project management issues among members, and others interested and involved in project management.
  • To identify and promote the fundamentals of project management and advance the body of knowledge for managing projects successfully.
  • To collaborate with, and provide guidance to universities, other educational institutions and corporate entities on appropriate education, career and professional development at all levels of project management.
  • To provide a guiding influence in academic and industrial research in the field of project management.
  • To advise other associations and organisations on matters related to project management.
  • To support the formation and development of local branches and specific interest groups.
  • To seek and foster domestic and international cooperation and contacts with other organisations, both public and private, which relate to project management and to collaborate in matters of common interest and benefit.
  • To identify, develop, foster and maintain professional practices, ethical and accreditation standards and principles


Branches and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

PMINZ supports eight regional branches and five special interest groups (SIGs) that cater to local needs while aligning with PMINZ’s mission.

Branches

Each branch delivers networking events, professional development opportunities, and local engagement for project professionals.

  • Northland (Launching 2025)
  • Auckland
  • Waikato
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Hawke’s Bay
  • ManawatÅ«-Whanganui
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

PMINZ’s SIGs bring together professionals with shared interests in specific industries or areas of project management.

  • Women in Project Management (WiPM)
  • Leaders in Project Delivery
  • Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS)
  • Construction
  • Sustainability
  • Mentoring (Launching 2025)


Membership

A PMINZ membership provides access to:

  • A national network of project professionals
  • Access to events and professional development opportunities, including exclusive member rates.
  • Industry insights and best practices
  • Discounts on PMI® certifications and training

For further information or queries about membership, please email info@pmi.nz

Ready to join PMINZ? Learn more here.