Membership Options

      • Associate
      • $ 60 / year
        1 July to 30 June





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      • Associate Membership is a great way to stay engaged and in touch with NZOIA and the outdoor industry. Any person or organisation may apply to join NZOIA as an Associate Member. If you have qualifications but they are 'on hold', you may step-down to an Associate Member.
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    • Registered
    • $ 230 / year
      1 July to 30 June
      (Full time NZ Student $172.50)

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      *NEW Members who join from April expire June the following year. Jan - Mar 50% off. Enter Coupon Code QV89393934
    • Registered Membership is for active outdoor leaders, instructors or guides who are committed to qualifications and enhancing the quality of outdoor instruction. You need to be a registered member to apply for a NZOIA assessment.
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    • Affiliated
    • 1 July to 30 June
      Tier 1 - $600 (Up to 10 people)
      Tier 2 - $1000 (11-20 people)
      Tier 3 - $1500 (21-40 people)
      *41+ people: fee by negotiation
      *NEW Members who join from April expire June the following year. Jan - Mar 50% off. Enter Coupon Code JN87622654
    • Affiliated membership is a low cost and flexible membership option for outdoor activity operators, offering guides and instructors access to NZOIA Leader and Climbing Wall qualifications, and membership benefits.
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    Regions

    The list of regions for both membership registration and the logbook facility are limited. This is because having too many regions would make for less effective aggregated data, e.g. some people may work in the same part of NZ but list it under a different name such as 'Central North Island' vs. 'Tongariro Plateau'. Keeping the region options limited makes for more accurate data analysis. Within the logbook function there is also a LOCATION field - this is a free text field and therefore you can enter what you like here.

    Here is a diagram of NZ and how the regions are divided: 

    Regional Map

     


     

    Rope Rescue & Rigging Guide

    RRR FG Cover Page Page_01written by Grant Prattley

    Great Member Price - postage included! 

    Grant has been professionally involved in rescue since the early 90s initially in ski patrol and then for 14 years in the Aoraki / Mt Cook Mountain Rescue Team.
    He has expanded his skills and experience to include expertise in the caving, canyoning and industrial environments.
    He loves to share his knowledge as a trainer and each year spreads the word all over the world.

    The Rope Rescue & Rigging Field Guide provides easy to reference practical reminders on essential field techniques for training and responding to rope rescue incidents.

    The Field Guide is aimed at rescuers working in the back country and remote areas as well as off road and industrial situations.

    This Field Guide contains only overview information on technical rescue systems and is therefore not a complete reference. It is designed to be used by competent operators who have 
    undertaken rope rescue training with a qualified instructor.  

    ROPE RESCUE & RIGGING Field Guide available now!  

    The Guide has an RRP of $40 but NZOIA members can get their copy for $35 INCLUDING postage and handling!

    To get your copy: Log into your NZOIA profile (top right of page), then hover over the 'Payments' tab on the red horizontal menu, look for the 'Member Only' option.

    If you would prefer to pay by bank deposit, ensure you reference your payment using the code: RRFG and deposit into 12-3223-0130359-00 

     

    Sample Pages


    Actual Size: 10.5cm x 15cm

    Rip Resistant Waterproof Pages

    Flip Book Style

    (121 Pages)


    NZOIA Membership and Qualification Registration

    Terms and Conditions

    All Members:

    Registered Members & Team Members:

    I agree to maintain the currency of my qualification/s* by:

    • Maintaining membership of NZOIA and registering my qualifications annually (or being listed as a Team Member under a NZOIA Affiliated Member organisation).
    • Maintaining a current first aid certificate for outdoor work.
    • Revalidating qualifications on a four yearly cycle (see: Revalidation).
    • Engaging in work, personal recreation or contact with other professionals that contributes to my currency as an instructor/guide.
    • Logging personal, instructional/guiding experience and professional development.
    • Notifying the NZOIA office should my circumstances change (medical/criminal/other) that may impact on my suitability as an outdoor instructor/guide in the discipline qualifications are held.
    • I agree to my name, qualifications and contact details being included in the ‘instructor search’ on the NZOIA website. (Please contact the NZOIA office if you wish to be unlisted: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

    * This does not apply to qualifications that have been placed on hold.

    Discounted NZOIA Membership:

    • Student discount on Registered Membership is only eligible for Full time students studying in New Zealand. Student ID and course details must be submitted annually to qualify for the discount.

    Affiliated Membership:

    The organisation is the Affiliated Member of NZOIA. Registered Team Members are listed on the organisations profile. Affiliated Members must ensure when staff depart, they receive information about revalidating their qualification and renewing membership if they wish to retain their qualification. 

    Leader and Climbing Wall qualifications are the only level that can be obtained and registered under an Affiliated Membership and is for instructors/guides who are working without direct supervision within a defined operational area and under an activity and site specific risk management plan.  Instructors/guides with NZOIA 1 qualifications and above need to be individual Registered members.

     

    Membership Fees Policy


    Crisis Support

    The below steps will be taken by NZOIA to offer support to a Registered or Affiliated NZOIA member involved in a critical incident.

    If it is a serious incident or near miss (death, life threatening or potential to be life threatening), NZOIA will cover the costs of wages for the NZOIA office support or Technical Expert for 1 day. Travel is negotiable with affected party dependant on the circumstances. Please contact the Operations or Business Manager for assistance.

    Critical incident support to members - flow chart

    Personal strategies

    We also encourage members to develop strategies for themselves in dealing with crises.

    Some questions that may be useful are:

    • Who will inform the media, the employer, friends and family, and how? Do you have a media policy? We recommend an "Unable to comment" response from all NZOIA members, at least until you're aware of all the circumstances surrounding an accident.
    • What sort of reporting will be necessary and who will do this?
    • Is counselling required and who will provide it? 
    • What strategies will be required to deal with other participants in the group?
    • Do you/your organisation have a lawyer?
    • Do you/your organisation have insurance?
    • Are you working under an SMS?
    • How can the situation be debriefed and who will do this?

    During an incident: Crisis Support Questions

    • The following questions may be useful to ask in the event of a critical incident:
    • Who is the person in charge?
    • Have you informed Police (111) and WorkSafe (0800 030 040) or Maritime Safety Authority (for waterways) (0508 472 269)?
    • Have next of kin been contacted by somebody?
    • What strategies will be required to deal with other participants in the group/s?
    • Does the site/activity need to be closed until the incident has been reviewed?
    • Do you have a media plan/policy to follow? We recommend an “Unable to comment” response from all NZOIA members, at least until you’re aware of all the circumstances surrounding the incident. Who will speak to the media? Have other staff/participants involved/families been briefed on media expectations?
    • Were you working under an SMS Plan? Obtain a copy if possible.
    • Do you need support from NZOIA? Contact the Operations or Business Manager.
    • If applicable, have you contacted your lawyer?
    • If applicable, have you contacted your insurer?

    Follow up:

    • Do you/others involved need access to counselling?
      • NZ Association of Counsellors: Database of regional counsellors that specialises in trauma: http://www.nzac.org.nz/nzac_counsellor_search.cfm.
      • Victim Support: 0800 842 846. 24 / 7 service provided free of charge in communities throughout New Zealand to help victims of serious crime and trauma. They do not provide counselling / therapy, but can put individuals in contact with people who can help.
    • Do you need access to a support network of other people/organisations that have been through a similar crisis?
    • What sort of reporting will be necessary and who will do this?
    • Have incident reports been filed?
    • Do you need assistance with an in-house investigation?
    • How can this situation be debriefed and who will do this?
    • How will you implement/share learning? Can others learn from this?


    Appeal and grievance process

    Step 1:  Raise your concern with the Course Director on the assessment

    If the issue is unresolved go to step 2

     

    Step 2:  Write a formal letter to the Technical Sub Committee (TSC) Convener

    State your case to the TSC Convener.  Include the assessment discipline, date and location attended, the decision, and why it should be changed.  Send this in an attachment to an email addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    An appeal cannot be lodged earlier than 3 weeks following the end date of the assessment and no longer than 90 days after the end date of the assessment.

    There is a $100 administration fee for this request.  You will be sent an invoice and your appeal will begin once this invoice is paid (within the 90 days).

    Step 3:  The TSC will appoint an experienced assessor to investigate the appeal

    An impartial and experienced assessor will review the documentation and interview the assessors and complainant.  They may also choose to interview the candidates, model students and any other person that the complainant may request as having supporting evidence.

    The investigating assessor will present their report and recommendation to the TSC.

    Step 4:  The TSC meets to make a final decision

    The TSC will make a decision based on the findings and inform the complainant of the outcome.  This will include a version of the report.

    Once an appeal has been lodged the TSC will make a decision within 3 months of receiving the appeal letter.

    Once the TSC has made a decision the complainant can take no further action against the assessment outcome.

    Note: If a decision is reversed on appeal, the appeal fee will be refunded.


     

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    More Information:

    About NZOIA 

    Membership and Registration Terms and Conditions

    Code of Ethical Practice

    - Use of the NZOIA logo

    - Support to members in a crisis

     

    Honorary Life Membership

    An Honorary Member personifies the best combination of an excellent instructor, a high achieving personal performer, and an outstanding contributor to the work and promotion of NZOIA.

    Our current Honorary Members are Ray Button, Jill Dalton, Grant Davidson, John Entwisle, Jo Straker, Mick Hopkinson, Matthew Cant, Andy Thompson, Don Paterson and Mark Jones.

     

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