Benefits of Membership

The benefits of belonging to your professional association, NZSTA.

Membership Categories and Fees - please note that the membership fees will increase from 1st October 2010 due to the increase in GST from 12.5% to 15%

Describes the various membership categories available to prospective members of the NZSTA.

Applying for Membership or Membership Renewal

- please read the information above to see which category you fit in before applying for membership

Membership Renewal - for those therapists who were members of NZSTA in 2009

All information and forms required to renew your membership with the NZSTA for 2010 except for student members (see below).  You can renew and pay on-line or post your form and payment.

Apply on-line at on-line Membership Renewal 2010 (this is the easiest and fastest way to renew your membership)

To download a form that you can complete and post - Printed Membership Renewal Form 2010

The Continuing Professional Development Form which is a requirement for full members to complete can be downloaded here CPD Form

Student Membership

All information and forms required to join or renew your student membership with the NZSTA for 2010.  You can complete the form and pay on-line or post your form and payment.

Apply on-line at on-line Student Membership 2010 (this is the easiest and fastest way to renew or join)

To download a form that you can complete and post - Printed Student Application Form 2010

Joining the NZSTA

- for those speech-lanugage therapists trained in New Zealand or have previously had their qualifications approved by NZSTA

All information and forms required to join or rejoin NZSTA for 2010.  You can join and pay on-line or post your form and payment.  Before your application can be processed we must have received a copy of your professional curriculum vitae outlining your SLT work experience and professional development and a copy of your SLT qualifications (does not need to be a certified copy) - these document can be uploadedwith the on-line form or posted.

Apply on-line at on-line Membership Form for 2010 

To download a form that you complete and post - Printed NZSTA Membership Application Form 2010

Overseas Trained Therapists

- for overseas trained therapists who have not previously had their qualifications approved by the NZSTA

Please note that the fee will increase from 1 October 2010 due to the increase in GST from 12.5% to 15%

Immigration Requirements

Please note that it is the applicants responsiblity to check the New Zealand Immigration requirements to work in New Zealand   http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

As at 26 November 2009 speech-language therapy is on the Long Term Skill Shortage List, ANZSCO (Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code 252712.  For information on the occupation in New Zealand see http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Administration/EmploymentFactSheets/09_SpeechLanguageTherapist_Health/SpeechLanguageTherapist.html

No Refund Policy

Please note that for applications made under the Mutual Recognition Agreement and the Qualifications Approval Process, no refunds will be made.  For this reason we recommend that applicants check the requirements as outlined in the application forms very carefully to ensure that they meet them. 

Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

Provides information for overseas-trained therapists seeking to become members of the NZSTA under the MRA.

Qualifications Approval Process

Provides information for overseas-trained therapists seeking to become members of the NZSTA, and who are not covered by the Mutual Recognition Agreement.