Become a member

• Refer to section 5(iv) of the ASNZ Constitution
• Provide evidence that you hold a Bachelor Degree (or NZQA  approved Level 7 equivalent) or higher, in a relevant field e.g. Acoustics, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Science, Applied Science, Building Science, Health Science, Planning, Audiology,  Medicine etc.
• Please provide a list of relevant tertiary education qualifications
• List all qualifications in chronological order as awarded
• Please upload copies of degree(s)/certification, or a supporting letter from academic office of qualification provider confirming your qualification
• Only list qualifications that are completed and have been awarded
• If the University, College etc. is outside of New Zealand you must provide full contact details
• Only list details that are relevant to the application
• The ‘IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control’ is accepted as an appropriate tertiary qualification

• Date Qualification Awarded
• University/Institution Name
• Title of Qualification Awarded
• Additional Grades i.e. Hons, Distinction etc
• Other relevant Information/Supporting Information/Comments

If you have more than 2 documents to upload, please email them to: secretary@acoustics.org.nz

• Provide evidence of a minimum of three years’ full-time experience of responsible work in the field of acoustics.
• Only fill out this section if you are an employee and your employer is providing a supporting letter and company description. If you are self employed – go to the next Section
• Please provide the details of your current and past employers, where relevant to work in acoustics, and state the period of ‘responsible work’ at each employer
• In assessing the period of responsible work, work of a non-acoustical nature should be discounted
• If part-time, please indicate the full-time fraction (e.g. 4 days a week = 0.8). If you have worked periods of both full-time and part-time with the same employer, please fill these out as separate entries
• Please upload a letter from your employer(s) confirming your period of responsible work in acoustics.  If the required employment period to satisfy section 5(iv) is made up of work under more than one employer, you must provide a letter from each employer.
• Letters from employers should clearly state the nature of the work carried out (not just the job title etc.) and outline the level of responsibility attached to the work in acoustics. Information on the period of employment should also be provided
• Only list details that are related to the application

• Company Name and Address
• Employment Period (from – to)
• Full-time Fraction

If you have more than 2 documents to upload, please email them to: secretary@acoustics.org.nz

• Only fill out this section if you are self employed
• Please provide evidence that your practice has been established and operated for more than 3 years
• Please provide a detailed description of the company, and its role in relation to acoustics
• Only list details that are related to the application

• This section must be completed by two separate members of either the Acoustical Society of New Zealand or another relevant professional society or organisation recognised by the Council (e.g. IPENZ, NZIA, Acoustical Society of America, Australian Acoustical Society, Institute of Acoustics (UK))
• At least one referee must not work in the same organization as the applicant
• In providing these referees, the Applicant grants the Council authorisation to contact the referees if required

• As a Member your name and company affiliation will be added to the Membership Register
• You can opt out of this in the ‘Privacy’ settings on your Profile page after registration.

• Membership is renewed annually on 1 July.
• The annual subscription fee for the Grade of Member is $120 NZD per year, and is payable during the month of July each year. Any international banking charges must be settled in addition to this amount.
• An additional Application fee of $200 NZD is payable with a Membership Application to cover administration costs, so please pay at total of $320 NZD with this application.
• If the Application is unsuccessful, all fees will be refunded, and will be payable again with any reapplication.
• The Application fee will not apply to Membership renewals – only to the first successful application.
• By making this Membership Application, you agree the decision of the Council is final and you acknowledge and agree that the Council will not enter into correspondence in the event your application is unsuccessful.

• Membership is renewed annually on 1 July.
• The annual subscription fee for the Grade of Affiliate is $80 NZD per year, and is payable during the month of July each year.
• Any international banking charges must be settled in addition to this amount.

• Membership is renewed annually on 1 July.
• The annual subscription fee for the Grade of Student is $30 NZD per year, and is payable during the month of July each year.
• Any international banking charges must be settled in addition to this amount.