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
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Workshops & Events
We will keep this space updated with upcoming confirmed workshops and events, so keep an eye out!
Design of Leadership Development Programmes
Dr Mark Poteet will be speaking on the topic of leadership development programme design on 24 March at 4.30pm. Specifically, he will discuss different types of programmes he has had a role in designing, the pros and cons of different programme components, and lessons-learned from those experiences. He will also offer for consideration several practical recommendations for designing such programmes, with the intent to generate audience questions and discussions.Mark Poteet is the owner of Organizational Research & Solutions, Inc., a consulting practice based in Tampa, Florida. He has experience in several talent management practices, including leadership assessment, coaching and development, learning program design and delivery, selection, competency modeling, and performance management.
Mark partners with organizations to design and deliver custom talent management programs based on their unique needs, goals, and contexts. He leverages a scientist-practitioner perspective and an evidence-based approach to help employees, leaders, and organizations succeed and grow.
Across his 25+ year career, Mark has worked with companies from multiple industries, including aerospace, transportation, food and beverage, manufacturing, education, government, healthcare, and finance. He has coached hundreds of leaders at all levels of the organization across many for-profit and not-for-profit companies.
Mark is a member of multiple professional associations and engages in several volunteer professional service activities. He presents at national and international conferences and has authored or co-authored books, chapters, and articles on various work psychology topics.
Networking at 4.00pm, Joes Garage Church Corner, the talk will start at 4.30pm. We will have remote options for out-of-towners.RSVP to me, john.eatwell@spgroup.nz
16th APS Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference October 2026
Hosted by the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Organisational Psychologists in Melbourne, Australia, October 29–31, 2026.
The conference theme is Thriving in Complexity: Redefining the World of Work, with proposals aligned to one of three topic areas:
- Thriving People and Workplaces: Work Design, Wellbeing, & Performance
- Navigating Complexity: Culture & Change
- Redefining Tomorrow: The Future of Work & Workforce Capability
Assisting and supporting recovery from a multiple casualty event: Principles and Practices for Organisational Psychologists
In recent years there has been an increased awareness of the risk and impact of critical incidents on employee health and wellbeing, business recovery, leadership adaptation, and resilience in the face of immediate impact and response and ongoing community and staff challenges. Events that involve multiple casualties involving employees as victims who are ill, injured or are fatalities; who are witness to and impacted by events that have occurred in their communities; who are first responders; and/or those involved in recovery responsibilities and operational management have a variety of health and work consequences – from short- through long-term. An Organisational Psychologist can play an important role in support, advice, and assistance from response through recovery – at individual, team, and strategic level that reduces risk of harm and increases adaptation and resilience. This workshop builds on lessens learned from recent events, and the impact of those events on individuals, organisations, and communities – The Christchurch earthquakes 2010-2011, the Christchurch Mosque shootings 2019, Cyclones Hales and Gabrielle 2023, and the Mt Maunganui landslide 2026 to name a few. We will cover the following using a framework that clarifies opportunity, value, and the specialist knowledge Organisational Psychology training can bring to enterprises, groups and individuals impacted by these types of events:
- The role of an Organisational Psychologist in staff and business support
- Types of events, features and risks
- Principles of Critical Incident recovery
- Post-event response needs
- Post-event response challenges
- Establishment and role of Psychosocial Support systems
- Using a Trauma Informed approach and mitigation of trauma risk
- Leadership impact and support
- Role of community engagement, social media, and recovery pathways
Jonathan is a Chartered Organisational Psychologist currently based in Napier/Hastings. He started his career in the 1990’s as a Psychologist with the New Zealand Police, where his role included occupational health management and research, critical incident response, and provision of specialist professional advice and training on staff health and wellbeing. He has been working in private practice since 2002, and this work has included direct advice and guidance to organisational clients and employers regarding staff support and critical incident management and emergency response across a variety of industries and areas of the motu including the Christchurch Earthquakes 2010-2011, the Seddon (Wellington) earthquake 2013, the Kaikoura earthquake 2016, the Christchurch Mosque shootings 2019, the Covid pandemic 2020-2021,and Cyclones Gabrielle and Hale 2023 among other events. Jonathan is a Fellow of the New Zealand Psychological Society and is currently undertaking his PhD in disaster response volunteering at Massey University.
Expressions of interest to attend the four hour event in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland can be lodged here. We will be back to you with the details and registration options.
NZPsS Conference, Auckland 26-29 August 2026
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