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IO Chat Group

Access IO-net, a professional interest group for Industrial-Organisational professionals interested in 'people at work'.

Topics of interest cover the range of organizational functioning—from issues that play out at the individual and psychological level over group and team-level concerns right through to structural, governance, and systemic considerations.

The IO chat group can be accessed by registering on Google Groups. Please note: you must have (or register for) a google account in order to join a Google group.
Go to IO on Google Groups and click "Ask to join group"
Once joined, you can adjust Google Groups preferences.

Join the IO Chat Group

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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!
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Alumni and Friends Night 2026
The UC MSc I-O (previously APSY) programme is bringing you our 2026 Student Showcase and APSY Alumni & Friends Evening!

We’ve got two exciting events lined up:
3:00PM – An afternoon Student Research Showcase featuring presentations from all of this year’s amazing researchers.
5:30PM – 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 | 15th October 2026, 3-5pm
Location: University of Canterbury or online (please select if you will be attending online or in person when you register for a ticket)
Evening Event | Speeches, Panel Discussion, Networking | 15th October 2026, 5:30pm onwards
Location: University of Canterbury
Drinks 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! https://events.humanitix.com/mscio-apsy-student-showcase-and-alumni-and-friends-night-2026
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
Click here for the details
Institute members can attend at APS member rates. When you register, enter your NZPsS membership number.
Institute of Organisational Psychology Symposium and ANZOPOB 2026
The 15th Aotearoa New Zealand Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour (ANZOPOB) Conference is taking place at Massey University, Albany, Auckland on 19–20 November 2026 (Thursday and Friday), hosted by the School of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University.
Whether you’re a scholar, consultant or student, we invite you to join us as a delegate.
Day 1 (19th November 2026, Thursday) – Practitioner Symposium
In partnership with the Institute of Organisational Psychology, this day brings together applied psychologists and consultants to share real-world insights through case studies, lightning talks, and interactive workshops.
Day 2 (20th November 2026, Friday) – Academic Conference
A full day of peer-reviewed presentations covering research, theory, and practice in organisational behaviour and organisational psychology.
All information and links can be found here
Key dates:
- Registration open, Wednesday, 17th June 2026
- IOP Programme available 25 September 2026
- ANZOPOB feedback and notification of abstract acceptance or rejection, Friday, 9th October 2026
- Registration deadline presenters, Friday, 6th November 2026 and Friday, 13th November 2026 (for non-presenters)
- ANZOPOB Preliminary programme available, Friday, 13th November 2026
Centre for Good Work Update
This breakfast session on 8 April 2027 will provide an update on the work of the Centre for Good Work, by Sanna Malinen and Katharina Näswall, and include results of a survey. More information to follow!
The Breakfast will be at Joes Garage, 7 Leslie Street. Networking and breakfast at 7.30 and the talk will be 8-9am. RSVP to john.eatwell@spgroup.nz.