The New Zealand Speech-language  Therapists' Association is the national professional body of Speech-Language Therapists in New Zealand. Within Speech-Language Therapy professional practice, the NZSTA implements and oversees the following:

Professional Standards

• Code of Ethics

• Standards of Practice

• International qualifications approval

• Oversight of standards of student training

• Legal requirements to gain registration

• Access to Indemnity insurance

Professional Development

• Biennial Conference

• 2-day Professional Development Event adjoined to AGM between Biennial Conference

• Resource library

• Scholarships for study, research and presentation of papers

• Funding to attend overseas and other conferences

• Continuing Professional Development Record

• Special Interest Groups

• Local Professional Development Events

Public Relations

• Liaison of Speech-Language Therapists with other Speech-Language Therapists

• Public profiling of the profession

• Liaison with associated professional groups and government departments

• Representatives on Special Groups

• Speech-Language Therapy Historical Archives

• Media Database related to the profession

Publications

• Professional Website

• NZSTA Journal - annual journal

• Communication Matters - quarterly magazine