Join Osteopaths NZ And Have A Voice
Osteopaths NZ, Ngā Mātanga Wheua ō Aotearoa is the professional organisation
representing registered osteopaths throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
With over 300 members, we give our profession a unified voice, support, and
advocacy platform.
Membership with Osteopaths NZ gives New Zealand registered Osteopaths access to a wide support and advocacy network, resources, discounts and advertising.
UNITE
SUPPORT
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Who Can Become A Member Of Osteopaths NZ?
Osteopathy and physiotherapy are both treatment methods that focus on the
musculoskeletal system to support the body to relieve pain and improve function.
However, their primary philosophies and approaches can differ significantly.
Membership Benefits
Joining Osteopaths NZ gives you access to a huge range of opportunities, services, and professional support.
Members Resources
Members of Osteopaths NZ have access to professionally developed and reviewed resources and downloads.
CPD Opportunities
Members receive heavily discounted fees for courses, conferences and seminars run by Osteopaths NZ.
Find An Osteopath Listing
Grow your practice and help clients find you with our Find An Osteopath search feature.
Business Documentation
Members have access to business and policy manuals and information to help you run your business.
Free Classified Listings
Selling equipment or recruiting for your team. Advertise for free in our member’s classified feature.
Advocacy
We’re here to support and represent your needs as osteopaths in the wider health environment in New Zealand.
Network
Our local groups give you the opportunity to meet, support and learn from others in your area.
Discounts
Membership with Osteopaths NZ gives you access to many discounts on products and services.
Membership Fees
For osteopaths who are registered with OCNZ. Full members are entitled to the full range of membership benefits.
$521.70 + GST
New Registrant Membership is available to new graduates and osteopaths moving to New Zealand who are within their first 2 years of registration with the OCNZ.
New Registrant Members are entitled to the same benefits as Full Members.
$260.83 + GST
Non-Practicing Membership is available to osteopaths who are no longer practicing, or are practicing as an osteopath overseas.
Non-Practicing Members are entitled to a restricted range of ONZ Member Benefits
$129.83 + GST
Student Membership is available to Students enrolled in osteopathic training courses in New Zealand that are prescribed by the OCNZ. This option is not available to qualified osteopaths undertaking post graduate study.
Please note if you are working under a Trainee Scope of Practice this entitles you to our reduced rate New Registrant membership. As you have a practicing certificate and are registered with the OCNZ you are no longer eligible for student membership.
Student Members are entitled to a restricted range of ONZ Member Benefits.
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Join Today
1.
Create an account on the
Osteopaths NZ website.
2.
Log in and complete the
online form.
3.
Join a united community
of osteopaths in Aotearoa.
Membership Discounts
Affiliated.nz have teamed up with ONZ to offer our members the most competitive professional indemnity insurance offer around. A members-only joint policy is available from only $230 + GST.
Contact: James Shearing, 027 246 0046 or james@affiliated.nz
ONZ provides a membership benefits program with n3 (formerly GSB), New Zealand’s largest business trading network. With over 11,000 members and a combined spend of $700m per year; n3’s group buying program provides the opportunity for you as a member of ONZ, to lower your business costs at a time when every dollar saved counts.
You’ll gain access to discounts of up to 70% with the best, most reliable suppliers such as Caltex, BP, OfficeMax, NZ Safety, NZ Couriers, BOC Gases, Noel Leeming and many more. You can also use n3’s Staff Benefits program to help reward and retain your valued team! Members will receive an introduction pack in the post about this exciting initiative.
For further information, feel free to check them out at http://www.n3.co.nz
Members of Osteopaths New Zealand (ONZ) can now take advantage of a special offer from Gilly Woodhouse, Business Development Coach at Osteobiz.
Members can add the Osteopaths NZ coupon code to any order form for a product or service offered and pay exactly HALF price! Visit www.osteobiz.com to see all Osteobiz products and services.
Members can email info@osteopathsnz.co.nz to receive the ONZ coupon code.
Osteohustle is a team of 12 international osteopaths who help other osteopaths achieve their dream career through coaching, creation and community. As a member of ONZ, Osteohustle would love to give you 10% off any of their services, including branding, website creation and business coaching. Simply let the approachable team at Osteohustle know that you're an ONZ member to claim this discount.
The Rehab Lab offers ONZ members a discount of 40% off the usual purchase price (for the initial subscription period) of their easy-to-use exercise prescription software, designed for healthcare professionals.
Subscription periods are for 12-months, 6-months and 3-months. After the initial subscription period at this discounted price, normal prices will apply for future subscription renewals.
Please go to https://www.therehablab.com/onz.php to sign up. Please note, this is for members only and you will be asked to submit your ONZ membership number.
Hnry is the new way to manage all your tax payments and filings. Combining accountancy, accounting software and payments services in one app, Hnry automatically pays and files all your taxes, so you never have to think about tax again!
As an ONZ member, when you sign up you will automatically get $25 free credit on your Hnry fees.
BIG Ideas is New Zealand’s most experienced signage company, specialising in enhancement and exposure of your brand. We know what works and we’re passionate about making sure your signs perform. We are excited about the prospect of working with ONZ to provide visual communication to members, including design work charged at a flat rate of $500 and 13% reduction in labour charges.
To find out more, check out our exclusive members flyer or contact: Simon Parker 0274 920 350 / simon@bigideas.co.nz / bigideas.co.nz
Websites 4 Therapists specialises in creating beautiful and affordable websites for therapists and health practitioners. They also provide a range of other website related services, such as website redesign, website copywriting, search engine optimization and implementing Google Adwords campaigns. Websites4Therapists is pleased to offer members of ONZ 25% off the upfront cost of all products and services that they offer (note: this does not apply to monthly charges-such as website hosting or monitoring Google Adwords campaigns).
For a full discussion of all the services available, please contact Alastair on 021 137 0228 or via www.websites4therapists.com
Members of ONZ now have access to discounted electronic subscriptions to the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The IJOM is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high-quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.
ONZ Member Subscription $85.00 USD/year (RRP $119.00 USD/year)
Members should contact ONZ for instructions on how to subscribe.
Peer Support Network Groups
Across New Zealand are osteopath groups who get together to learn, discuss and socialise with their peers.
Meetings include study groups, guest speakers and topics that are relevant to you locally. Many of them also qualify for CPD points. The official peer groups around New Zealand are in the following regions:
- Hawkes Bay
- Manawatu/Whanganui
- Wellington
- Nelson/Marlborough
- Canterbury
- Otago
- Northland
- North Auckland
- South/East Auckland
- Central Auckland
- West Auckland
- Waikato
- Bay of Plenty
Get Involved
Get involved with the osteopathic community - get involved in your local peer group! Don’t hide away in your treatment room.
Learn
Learn from those around you who have had similar experiences, similar cases and similar issues. Learn from those around you who have had similar experiences, similar cases and similar issues.
Share
Share your knowledge with your colleagues and help strengthen our profession by strengthening each osteopath in your area.
Any Questions About Becoming A Member Of Osteopaths NZ?
If you change your practising certificate to ‘non-practising’ rather than de-registering, then you can retain your ONZ membership under the non-practising category.
No. the group package is designed only for registered practicing osteopaths, to cover them for their professional services. However for non-practicing members, the insurer (AffiliatedNZ) has advised they are happy to review this on an individual basis. Contact: James Shearing, 027 246 0046 or james@affiliated.nz
A ‘finder’ address is required to be set up. Go to your profile or organization and do the following:
Edit > addresses
Click on Add an address
In the first field select: Finder address
Then enter address details
The Government website has a contract builder that is a free resource and very good
Our advice would be to change your practicing certificate to 'non-practicing' rather than de-registering. This would mean you are still be able to retain your ONZ membership under the non practicing category.