Membership benefits
We provide a range of member benefits including access to the latest thinking and emerging trends in governance, networking, governance courses, events and resources.
Networking opportunities
Our events and Shared Interest Groups facilitate an environment for you to build your network, and to gain recognition for your contribution to the governance community. Connect with your local IoD branch, meet other members, learn from other directors and participate in events relevant to your experience level.
Members receive preferential rates for our events and courses, including our annual IoD Leadership Conference and access to the GNDI network. Branch events also count towards your CPD requirement.
Curated resources at preferential rates
Free and preferential rates on curated resources and reports, which are contributed to by the IoD Governance Leadership Centre (GLC). The GLC is our research, policy, and thought leadership hub dedicated to finding high quality, best-practice guidance and information.
Resources with preferential rates include The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice, our comprehensive reference guide for directors in New Zealand, and the annual Directors’ Fees report.
Professional development
Our membership offerings and membership pathways encourage commitment to lifelong learning, keeping you accountable throughout your governance journey. We provide a range of professional development opportunities.
Go to our Professional development page for more information.
Timely news and insights
IoD members can sign up to receive Director Download, our fortnightly governance newsletter, aimed at keeping our members on-the-pulse with important, timely governance trends, issues and insights. Our quarterly Boardroom Magazine publication is also curated for members only.
You can gain up to 10 CPD points a year for governance reading. Find out more here.
Exclusive board services
Our Director Search, Director Vacancies and Fee Indicator services are free to members to help you find your next board opportunity.
Find services for your boards
Our consultancy helps you make your board the best it can be.
Go to our Find services for your boards page for more information.
Special offers
Get preferential rates and discounts for hotel rooms, meeting rooms, car rental, insurance and risk management services.
Go to our Find special offers page for more information.
Membership responsibilities
The IoD is a voluntary professional association of people committed to promoting the highest standards of governance in New Zealand.
Legal responsibilities
The legal duties of a corporate director are outlined in the Companies Act 1993. Breaches of the Act may be prosecuted in the courts by regulatory agencies.
The Code of Practice
We ask members to read and adhere to the IoD's Code of Practice for Directors. This provides guidance to help you carry out your governance duties to the highest standards.
The Charter
Chartered members are also required to confirm the The Charter when they renew their membership annually.
Termination of membership
As the professional body for directors it is our responsibility to promote standards. If a member of the IoD acts in a manner that compromises or is likely to compromise the IoD or its members the IoD may terminate their membership. For more information, see Rules 4.8 and 9 of The Constitution.
If you have a complaint about a current IoD member, contact us.