Recommended professional development includes but are not limited to:
- Attendance at a conference at least every other year.
- Attending a professional development workshop at least once a year.
The IOP provides two to three professional development workshops per year, focusing on key areas of organisational psychology. The workshops aim to provide members with:
- Up-to-date research on what works in the field
- The opportunity to reflect on their own practice
- The opportunity to share and network with others
See the slider below for upcoming workshops in your area, or scroll down to contacts by location to get in touch with a regional coordinator.
Upcoming Conferences | TALKS | Workshops across New zealand

Workshops & Events
We will keep this space updated with upcoming confirmed workshops and events, so keep an eye out!

14th Aotearoa New Zealand Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour (ANZOPOB) Conference 2025
Access the 2025 ANZOPOB Conference website for more details.
Dates: Thursday 20th – Friday 21st November 2025 Location: Auckland University of Technology
Conference Overview
Practitioner Day (Thursday 20 November)
Run in collaboration with the Institute of Organisational Psychology. Features real-world talks and workshops by applied psychologists and consultants.Submissions have now closed.See the full schedule and abstracts for the Practitioner Day here!
Academic Conference (Friday 21 November)
A full programme of peer-reviewed research presentations from faculty, students, and practitioners.
Submissions have now closed.
Registration Information
Registration opens: Monday 4 August 2025. Register here!
Cost:
– Practitioner Day: $110 NZD
– ANZOPOB Conference Day: $110 NZD
A final programme will be provided to all delegates on arrival.Key Dates (Timeline)
-Abstract Submission Opens (EasyChair): Monday 4th August
-Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 12th September
-Feedback and notification of abstract acceptance or rejection: Friday 10th October
-Registration Deadline: Monday 10th November
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Alumni and Friends Night
The UC MSc I-O (previously APSY) programme, is bringing you our 2025 Student Showcase and APSY Alumni & Friends Evening!
We’ve got two exciting events lined up: an afternoon Student Research Showcase and an evening session with speeches, a panel discussion, drinks, nibbles, and networking. Tickets are available for either or both events, and while we’d love to see you at both to support our Part 2 Masters students, feel free to join us for either the afternoon or the evening session if your schedule is tight!
Details are as follows:
Afternoon Event | Student Research Showcase | 3-5pm
Location: Forestry F3 Lecture Theatre, University of CanterburyEvening Event | Speeches, Panel Discussion, Networking | 5:30pm onwards
Location: Rehua 226, University of CanterburyDrinks and nibbles provided!
This event is kindly supported by the Institute of Organisational Psychology and the UC School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing.Register for tickets here!
Previous IOP Conferences - Abstracts and Presentations
- Institute of Organisational Psychology Symposium, Christchurch, November 2024
- Institute of Organisational Psychology Symposium, Auckland, November 2023
- Institute of Organisational Psychology, Christchurch, 26 November 2020
- Institute of Organisational Psychology, Rotorua, 27 and 28 August 2019
- Institute of Organisational Psychology, Auckland, 5 and 7 September 2018
- Institute of Organisational Psychology, Christchurch, 2 September 2017
- Institute of Organisational Psychology, Wellington, 2 September 2016
Contacts by Location
Keep an eye on our events slider for up-to-date workshops or activities in different areas across New Zealand. You can also contact the regional coordinators below for more information.



