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IPENZ Student Chapter

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Become part of your future professional body

learn about the important issues that affect you as a future engineer
meet engineers from a range of disciplines
access special student services on the IPENZ website

What is IPENZ?

The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Inc. (IPENZ) is a not-for-profit organisation representing engineers and the engineering profession in New Zealand. With over 50 staff, the National Office in Wellington provides advice, information, education and support to the engineering community, government and other stakeholders.

What does IPENZ do?

IPENZ has been a part of the engineering community in New Zealand for nearly 100 years. Its vision is to:

uphold and promote the profession of engineering
provide leadership and engineering advice on key issues
meet the professional needs of Members

To achieve its vision, IPENZ:

facilitates the setting of agreed competence and ethical standards for the engineering profession and ensures that these standards are adhered to
works to align New Zealand engineering with international best practice
recognises professional competence via competence-based Membership classes
accredits engineering degrees and diplomas offered by New Zealand tertiary institutions
provides leadership on national and community issues via submissions, informatory notes, media releases and representation
offers professional development courses, tools and information
supports engineering practice
attracts young people to the engineering profession

Is IPENZ Student Membership for me?

You can apply for IPENZ Student Membership if you're enrolled in a two-year engineering diploma, three-year engineering degree or four-year engineering degree at a New Zealand tertiary institution.

To make the most of your IPENZ Student Membership, you need to be an active Member. This means attending IPENZ Branch meetings, contributing to the IPENZ electronic student newsletter student direct and getting involved in IPENZ events.

How do I join?

Complete the online Student Membership application at www.ipenz.org.nz/ipenz/join (all details must be completed for your application to be processed). There is no cost for engineering students to join.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email with your login and password. This will give you access to the student-only areas of the IPENZ website where you can use services like making your CV available to employers online.

Please note: as an IPENZ Student Member, you will not be issued with a certificate and you cannot put any postnominals after your name.

How long does IPENZ Student Membership last?

You can remain an IPENZ Student Member until you complete your tertiary studies, as long as you continue to promote the engineering profession and abide by the IPENZ Code of Ethics. Once you have graduated, you can apply for IPENZ Graduate Membership.

I've got some questions...

Contact the IPENZ Student Co-ordinator student@ipenz.org.nz or
04 473 9444.

The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Inc
Putahi Kaiwetepanga Ngaio o Aotearoa

Ground Floor, 158 The Terrace
PO Box 12 241, Wellington 6144, New Zealand

T 64 4 473 9444
F 64 4 474 8933
E student@ipenz.org.nz
www.ipenz.org.nz