1. Benefits of Joining NZIP:

The New Zealand Institute of Physics is the institute for professional physicists. Don’t miss the chance to build your network. Our members include: college teachers, university lecturers, students studying to be physicists, CRI scientists, industry scientists, etc.

We provide:

  • a forum for discussing physics education and research;
  • a network of physics teachers;
  • professional development courses for physics teachers;
  • sponsorship of high school physics prizes;
  • submissions to government concerning physics education and research;
  • conferences and workshops;
  • reduction in NZIP Conference fees;
  • ability to apply to use the post-nominal initials MNZIP in professional settings;
  • reduced membership fees for students; and
  • eligibility to attend General Meetings of NZIP.

2. Membership fees for 2026:

Fellow $75
Regular $60
Retired $25
Student $25


Membership inquires can be directed to the Hon. Secretary of the NZIP (secretary@nzip.org.nz). Please note that the NZIP membership database is maintained by Conferences and Events Ltd (who will issue subscription invoices and reminders) and by NZIP.

Failure to pay the annual subscription by three calendar months after the Annual General Meeting may result in termination of your NZIP membership as per the NZIP Constitution. Please note that Members who wish to resign from the NZIP should send a letter to the Hon. Secretary of the NZIP. Members will be liable for all outstanding fees.

Please also note that the above membership fee does not include access to the Education Section’s secure resource site.

3. Online Application Form for Membership:

To renew your NZIP membership, or apply to become an NZIP member:

  • If you were a member in 2025 or earlier, use the link in the email that has been sent to you. If you have not received this email please contact nzip@confer.co.nz
  • To apply to become a new member, take this link to NZIP Membership Online Application Form. Complete the required fields and your request will be sent to the Hon. Secretary of the NZIP. See section 4. Membership Regulations below for more information about membership applications.

4. Membership Regulations:

The primary goals of the New Zealand Institute of Physics are–

  • To promote the development and advancement of Physics.
  • To support the teaching of Physics.
  • To support the understanding of Physics and related topics in the wider community.
  • To support individuals, companies and organisations who use or wish to use Physics in the course of their employment or activities.
  • To enhance the contributions made by Physics to communities and to the country.
  • To operate in a manner consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Membership is open to any individual person who demonstrates to the NZIP Council that their engagement with physics will allow them to contribute usefully to the affairs of NZIP and to benefit from their association with NZIP. Written applications for membership must be considered by Council.

The New Zealand Institute of Physics may from time to time admit suitable candidates for Fellowship to recognise their achievements or commitment to Physics.

The regulations for members are quoted below (obtained from the Constitution and Bylaws).

Members

The categories of membership are Fellow, Regular, Retired, and Student.

Members that have paid the annual subscription fee by the time of a General Meeting of NZIP, are eligible to attend that meeting. Members in this category that are Fellow, Regular, or Retired, are eligible to vote at General Meetings of NZIP.

Fellow

  • A Regular Member of the NZIP may be elected to the status of Fellow in recognition of their contributions and achievements to the field or to the wider community.
  • Fellows have the ability to use the post-nominal initials FNZIP in professional contexts.

Regular

  • Regular Members have the ability to apply to use the post-nominal initials MNZIP in professional settings.

Retired

  • Retired Members are those who have withdrawn from the full-time workforce.

Student

  • Persons undertaking study equivalent to at least half of a full-time course load are eligible for Student membership.

5. NZIP School Physics Prizes:

Any school which has a current NZIP Professional Member (Regular or Fellow) on its staff may apply for support of the Physics School Prize for pupils (current value $50). Please note that there is only one Physics School Prize per school.

Take this link to School Prize Sponsorship for more information and the application form.

6. Membership Agreements:

Take this link to Membership agreements for more information about agreements the NZIP has negotiated with the US and UK Physics organisations (APS and IOP).

7. Professional Development Support for Teachers:

In 2026 we have a range of experienced facilitators who are able to provide you with one on one support.
For more information and to request support, take this link to Professional Development Support for Teachers.

8. NZIPES Teaching and Assessment Resources (for school subscription):

The NZIP Membership fee does not provide schools with access to our secure resource site.
For more information about NZIPES Teaching and Assessment Resources, take this link to NZIP Education Section Resources.