From the HRINZ Chief Executive

[The importance of Chartered Membership

In the last issue Julia Stones (HRINZ National President) encouraged members to explore Chartered Membership. As Julia stated, Chartered Membership is about "providing yourself with the direction and understanding and opportunity to thrive in tomorrow's workplace."

So what are the benefits of Chartered Membership for you, as an employee?

In the competitive marketplace we operate in, Chartered Membership differentiates you from non-Chartered Members through the use of post nominals (letters after your name). Having post nominals identifies you as a senior subject matter expert and leading professional.

Chartered Membership clearly demonstrates your competence and commitment to professionalism and ongoing career development. Being a Chartered Member confirms that  your professionalism is underwritten by the support of the national institution (HRINZ).

Also known as professional registration/accreditation, Chartered Membership is commonplace amongst various professions throughout New Zealand. Chartered Members find that the development pathways help them fast-track their career, by providing accredited evidence of improvement, when applying for promotion and/or new roles.

Chartered Members from other professions across New Zealand and worldwide report having greater influence in their organsiation and industry, and are well networked through Chartered Member groups.

So what are the benefits of Chartered Membership to employers?

Supporting staff through Chartered Membership provides them access to leading insights and expertise that combine theoretical, business and practical experience.

Employing Chartered Members gives your organisation increased credibility when dealing with fellow staff, customers and stakeholders alike, by providing assurance of skills, knowledge and competence.

Employers across New Zealand have stated that it is easier to attract and retain staff when they are supported to achieve and develop Chartered Membership with professional bodies. And we all know the value of retaining key staff!

So what are you waiting for?

To become a Chartered Member of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) you must:

• Be a current financial member of HRINZ and;
• Complete the Chartered Membership application form and;
• Be a practising human resources professional and;
• Demonstrate your commitment to the Charter and;
• Commit to the on-going learning by undertaking continuing professional development.

Do not fear! The Chartered Membership process is not a straight pass/fail process. A committee will review your application. If further information is required, you will be given the opportunity to provide this without the need to restart the application process.

If gaps in the requisite skills, knowledge and experience are identified, you will be informed and given the opportunity to improve these to meet the necessary criteria for the category of Chartered Membership that you are applying for.

Remember€¦ Chartered Membership provides a structured pathway for professional development. Starting with Chartered Member (CMHRINZ) then Chartered Fellow (CFHRINZ) then the Distinguished Fellow (DistFHRINZ) membership.

The team at HRINZ are here to help you on this development journey. For further information please visit https://www.hrinz.org.nz/Site/My_HR_Career/Chartered_Membership/Chartered_Membership.aspx. Your feedback on this is always welcome.