* Please select the membership category you wish to sign up for. The category you choose will reflect your experience, knowledge, qualifications and skills. Click here to see a full list of benefits for each membership category, and information on eligibility requirements.
(NOTE: You may need to provide evidence to support your application which may include your CV, proof of qualifications, etc. Please have these handy. Assessment is required for all categories except Affiliate.)
Important Information
Professional membership assessment is a benefit of FMANZ membership and is not a standalone service. Applicants must hold current FMANZ membership before their assessment can proceed.
Membership fees remain payable regardless of the outcome of the assessment.
Requirements For All Assessed Membership Categories
In addition to the eligibility criteria below, the following requirements apply to Associate, Professional and Certified membership.
FM experience
For the purpose of membership assessment, FM experience is defined as experience gained in a role that encompasses multiple of the Professional Competency Framework competency categories, rather than experience in a single-discipline role.
All applicants must also be able to demonstrate that their FM experience includes a minimum period of relevant work experience in Aotearoa New Zealand:
- Associate membership: six months
- Professional membership: one year
- Certified membership: two years
Qualifications
All qualifications must be approved or recognised by NZQA.
If you hold an overseas qualification, please refer to NZQA for information about having your qualification recognised in New Zealand. Getting overseas qualifications recognised by NZQA - NZQA.
If you hold a qualification that is not specific to facilities management or the building industry, but believe it is relevant, you’re welcome to include it with your application. You’ll need to provide supporting evidence demonstrating how your qualification aligns with the FMANZ Professional Competency Framework.
Acceptance of any non-specific qualification is at the sole discretion of the Assessment Manager and must be supported by details of all papers or courses completed.
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You will need to provide your CV, proof of educational qualifications and your job/role description.
Assessment required.
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This is the highest level of FMANZ membership and recognises facilities management professionals who can demonstrate the experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications required for Certified accreditation against the FMANZ Professional Competency Framework.
Before applying, we recommend reviewing the FMANZ Professional Competency Framework and the Certified Membership Submission Guide to understand the requirements, assessment process and evidence required.
To begin the process, please send your current CV to the FMANZ team for an initial review. We will assess your experience and advise you on the next steps, including whether Certified Membership is the most appropriate pathway for you.
To be eligible for Certified membership, you’ll need to demonstrate, with relevant documentation, that you meet one of the following criteria:
- You have at least four years’ FM experience and hold an FM-specific graduate qualification at NZQA Level 7 or above, such as Massey University’s Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management.
- You have at least five years’ FM experience and hold a postgraduate qualification at NZQA Level 8 or above in a building industry-related discipline, such as Engineering, Property, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Asset Management.
- You have at least six years’ FM experience and hold a graduate qualification at NZQA Level 7 or above in a building industry-related discipline, such as Engineering, Property, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Asset Management.
- You have at least seven years’ FM experience and hold one of the following:
- a graduate qualification at NZQA Level 7 or above in a relevant, non-building industry-related discipline. The qualification must demonstrate relevance to a minimum of two FMANZ Professional Competency Framework areas, for example, a Bachelor of Business.
- an FM-specific qualification at NZQA Level 5 or above, such as Massey University’s Diploma in Facilities Management.
- a trade qualification, typically at NZQA Level 4–5, relevant to the building industry.
- You have at least ten years’ FM experience and secondary school education at NCEA or equivalent, NZQA Level 1–3.
Student membership is open to any full-time secondary or tertiary student with an interest in facilities management as a possible career.
Evidence of full-time study is required.
To complete your application, please provide:
- Name of your course/programme
- Confirmation that you are currently studying full-time
- A copy of your current student ID or confirmation letter from your education provider
Your Student Membership application cannot be completed until evidence of full-time study has been provided to membership@fmanz.org.
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Designed for individuals at the beginning of their Facilities Management career who are looking to build their knowledge, skills and professional network.
To be eligible for Aspiring Professional Membership, applicants must be either:
- A recent graduate from a recognised tertiary degree or diploma programme; or
- Currently studying an FM-specific tertiary qualification (e.g. Massey Diploma in Facilities Management); or
- Recently transitioning into Facilities Management from another trade or profession.
You will need to provide supporting evidence, which may include proof of study, a CV, a letter from your employer confirming your transition into Facilities Management, or other relevant documentation.
Aspiring Professional Membership is available for the first two years of your Facilities Management career. After two years, members will automatically transition to Affiliate Membership.
Assessment required.
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Retired Membership is available to existing FMANZ members who are over 65 and have retired from the workforce.
If you believe you are eligible for Retired Membership, please contact the FMANZ team first membership@fmanz.org. We will confirm your eligibility and provide you with the next steps to update your membership.
No assessment is required.
