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Gain professional support with NZOPA membership
We are here to help support you in your career as an Orthotist or Prosthetist.
Join today to gain access to training, peer to peer learning and sharing of information!
Full membership
For those who hold a Level 7 or higher qualification.*
To apply you need to:
- Pay the application fee of $288 (inc GST) and time of application
- Provide evidence of NZOPA recognised qualification
- Provide a CV detailing your work history in O &/or P
- Pay the annual membership fee on acceptance of your application of $500 (inc GST).
Associate membership
For those who hold a Level 5 or 6 qualification^
To apply you need to:
- Pay the application fee of $288 (inc GST) and time of application
- Provide evidence of NZOPA recognised qualification
- Provide a CV detailing your work history in O &/or P
- Pay the annual membership fee on acceptance of your application of $250 (inc GST).
*^Recognised qualifications
The list of recognised NZOPA qualifications can be found here >
It is noted that this is a living document and is Appendix A to our Rules. Each qualification is evaluated as presented and added to the list if appropriate.
To find our more about the New Zealand Qualifications framework, visit their website here >
*Alternative pathway
If you do not hold a recognised qualification to apply for Associate Membership, you may still apply via with supporting documentation on the alternative pathway.
- Hold a qualification not recognised by the NZOPA as listed in the NZOPA Rules Appendix “A” .
- Provide details of their schooling and provide a copy of the school curriculum for review by the credentialing committee
- Provide a transcript of their Education
- Work in an NZ facility as an O &/or P technician.
- Provide a CV detailing work history in O &/or P