Membership

As a member you'll have access to benefits such as:

  • Professional and social networking opportunities.
  • Access to information, standards, codes and industry events.
  • Technical and professional development.
  • Access to publications at no cost.

Membership types

Membership types include:

  • Member – $156.30 per year
  • Student – $135.30 per year
  • Associate – $156.30 per year
  • Fellow – Free
  • Life Fellow – Free
  • Honorary – Free
  • Retired – Free

Membership of the Institution consists of the following classes:

Class Abbreviations
i Life Fellow Life FNZIGE
ii Fellow FNZIGE
iii Member MNZIGE
iv Associate AssocNZIGE
v Student StudNZIGE
vi Retired NZIGE(ret)
vii Honorary HonNZIGE

NZ Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (NZIGEM)

Members of any class of the Institution are eligible for supplementary membership of NZIGEM, the Institution’s affiliation with the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) based in the United Kingdom.

All Members of NZIGEM will be entered onto the IGEM central database and recognised as a member of NZIGEM. They will be issued with an IGEM membership number and will receive all identified benefits as a non-corporate member of IGEM.

Membership of the Institution and NZIGEM may be granted by Council after consideration of the prospective member’s application.

The appropriate class of membership will be awarded by Council based on the information provided in the relevant application, and the membership class may be altered at Council’s discretion at any time.

Any member may apply for an alternate grade of membership after one (1) year’s continuous membership provided they meet the appropriate level of qualification described in clause 16.

Qualifications for Membership

i Life Fellow A Life Fellow is a member who has retired from active participation in the affairs of the Institution and/or has given outstanding service to the Institution and who the Institution desires to honour.
ii Fellow A Fellow has been a continuous member of the Institution for at least five years, or for such shorter period as Council may in any particular case decide, and
  • is recognised as having high standing in the gas industry, and
  • has given service to the profession or to the Institution, or has contributed to the objectives of the Institution.
iii Member A Member holds a suitable degree in engineering, science or technology or an equivalent academic qualification as may be approved by Council, has relevant experience of at least three years, and is currently engaged in a position of responsibility in the gas industry, or
  • has attained the standard of education and undergone training and received experience in an appropriate field which satisfies the requirements of a Registered Engineering Associate, or the requirements of IGEM (Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer), and is currently engaged in a position in the gas industry, or
  • has at least five years relevant experience, and is operating at a level equivalent to a professional engineer/technologist, and is currently engaged in a position of responsibility in the gas industry.
iv Associate Member An Associate is any person interested in the Institution, ideally but not necessarily engaged within the gas industry.
v Student Member A Student Member is studying towards a qualification accepted by Council as recognised by the Institution.
vi Retired Member A Retired Member has ceased paid employment in the gas industry and wishes to retain membership in the Institution.
vii Honorary Member An Honorary Member is a person, who is distinguished by work in engineering, science or otherwise, whom the Institution desires to honour.

Exemptions

Council may waive any or all of the above requirements for admission to any class of membership where formal recognition agreements exist or in any other case where the Council is satisfied that properly verified membership, qualifications and experience are sufficient for such admission.

Resignation of Members

Any member may resign by supplying notice in writing to the Secretary. Payment of any and all sums due in respect of subscriptions or otherwise is to be completed before resignation can become effective.

Termination of Membership

Any person ceasing to be a member of the Institution forfeits all rights and claims in and against the Institution and its property and funds

Registration of Membership

The Secretary maintains a register of members containing the names, addresses, contact information, and occupations of those members, and the dates at which they became members.

Certificate of Membership

A Certificate of Membership including the membership number is issued to each member at the time of acceptance to the Institution or change of membership status.

Retired Members

NZIGE Rules – October 2015 Page 6 of 9 Members of any class of the Institution, who have ceased active employment in the gas industry; and have been a member of the Institution for at least 10 years, or at the discretion of Council; may apply for and be awarded retired status by the Council; and as such retains their Membership class, but is exempt from paying the annual subscription for the Institution.

Annual Subscriptions

Life Fellows, Honorary Members and those members who meet the retirement criteria, are exempt from paying subscription for the Institution, but must pay the annual subscription for NZIGEM and the ENGINEERING NZ administration fee. Annual subscriptions for other grades of membership (including NZIGEM) are determined by Council and announced to the members at the Annual General Meeting

The subscription year means the period commencing on 1 June and ending on 31 May of the following year.

All annual subscriptions for members as at 1 June in each year will be billed in June and become due for payment by the 20th of the following month.

If any member fails to pay the annual subscription by due date, written notice will be sent to the member, and if the annual subscription remains unpaid by 1 August then all the privileges of membership will cease until the subscription is remitted. Continued non-payment beyond 30 September will be considered poor conduct and the member risks expulsion from the institution per clause 48.

Every member is liable for the payment of the annual subscription until written notice of resignation is accepted by Council, or until such member has forfeited the right to remain in, or be attached to, the Institution.