Organisational psychologists are experts in human behaviour in the workplace, having extensively studied the brain, performance, learning, group behaviour, and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react, and the impact of these on organisational outcomes.
Working with the Science-Practitioner model, we apply our expertise using reliable and scientifically supported methods to assist organisations achieve their business goals. Effective practice often also impacts positively on employee wellness and health.
‘Chartered’ members have completed an honours or Masters degree specialising in Organisational Psychology, and have been supervised in their practice to ensure they are applying their knowledge effectively. Chartered members are also required to undergo ongoing professional development, and comply with the ethics involved in this practice.
Membership Benefits
- Join the private IOP LinkedIn group
- Discounted rates for professional development workshops
- Discounted professional indemnity insurance from the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS)
- Access to the online journals database: New Zealand Journal of Psychology through NZPsS
Upcoming Conferences | TALKS | Workshops across New zealand
Psychology Week 2025
Psychology Week this year is being held from 12th to 18th May, 2025.
Theme: Kotahitanga – Uniting for collective wellbeing.
Stay tuned to see where we’ll be hosting events in your region and korero on using psychological knowledge and practice to highlight ways in which we can work together to care for all people and the environment.
2025 NZPsS Annual Conference
The New Zealand Psychology Society warmly invites you to join the Annual Conference and AGM.
The 2025 Conference offers the opportunity to share research, insights, and practices that contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, student, or policymaker, your voice shapes the practice of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Location: The University of Waikato, Hamilton
Date: 28 to 31 August 2025
Theme: Kotahitanga – Uniting for Collective Wellbeing
The call for submissions is now open, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge, research and insights with your colleagues.
30 April 2025 – Call for submissions closesAcademic Programme Convenors: Professor Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Dr Rebekah Graham & Dr Erin Tahauri
For more information, please click here
2025 Workshops & Events
We will update this space when we have workshops and events confirmed for 2025, so keep an eye out!
More events coming soon.
Recommended professional development for Chartered Members of the Institute includes a combination of self reflective review, peer review of work and exposure to new knowledge and research.
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