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Osteopaths New Zealand

Ngā Mātanga Wheua ō Aotearoa

Become a Member

Join Osteopaths NZ

Become a member

Ngā Mātanga Wheua ō Aotearoa

Join the Heart of New Zealand's Osteopathic Community

Becoming a member of Osteopaths New Zealand means more than just joining an association - it means joining a thriving, supportive community of over 400 registered osteopaths who are passionate about advancing the profession and delivering better care to New Zealanders.

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, your ONZ membership gives you a powerful advocacy platform, professional development opportunities, exclusive resources, and a network of peers who understand what you do.

We're the collective voice of osteopaths in Aotearoa - working tirelessly to represent and support you at every stage of your career, from student to associate to clinic owner.

No joining fee. Just the benefits.

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Why Join ONZ?

You're not just joining an association — you're joining a community of over 400 osteopaths who champion the profession, support each other, and deliver outstanding care across Aotearoa.

Whether you're a student, a new grad, or a seasoned practitioner, ONZ membership connects you to the people, resources, and advocacy that make a real difference to your work.

And unlike some associations, there's no joining fee — just straightforward annual membership and immediate access to everything below.
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AdvocacyA unified professional voice representing osteopaths across New Zealand.
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Professional DevelopmentDiscounted CPD events, courses, and webinars - many completely free for members.
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Profile & MarketingResources and support to raise your profile and bring new patients through your door.
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Professional AdviceExpert guidance on professional, ethical, and regulatory matters whenever you need it.
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Research & ResourcesLatest osteopathic research, clinical tools, and professionally developed practice resources.
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Business SupportPolicy templates and practice tools to help you run your clinic confidently.
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Free ClassifiedsPost jobs, rooms to rent, or equipment listings in the members-only classifieds at no cost.
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Special Interest GroupsConnect with peers who share your clinical focus - paediatrics, sports, and more.
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Find an Osteopath DirectoryListed publicly so patients across New Zealand can find and book with you.
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Professional InsuranceMember-exclusive group rates with Affiliated Insurance - significant savings on professional indemnity cover.

"Greater voice at the right tables."

— ONZ Member

"Being part of a large group that can influence the provision of allied health services — and knowing what's happening across the wider sector and within government."

— ONZ Member

"Network relationships with other allied health associations — and opportunities to raise the profile of our professions."

— ONZ Member

Who Can Become a Member?

Membership is open to registered osteopaths at all stages of their career, as well as students enrolled in training courses.

Full Member

For osteopaths who are registered with OCNZ, practising in any capacity. Full members receive the complete range of membership benefits.

$521.70 + GST

 

New Registrant Member

Available to new graduates and osteopaths moving to New Zealand within their first 2 years of OCNZ registration. Same full benefits as Full Members.

$260.83 + GST

Non-Practicing Member

Available to osteopaths who are no longer practising or are practising overseas. Entitled to a restricted range of ONZ benefits.

$129.83 + GST

Student Member

Available to students currently enrolled in OCNZ-prescribed osteopathic training courses in New Zealand. Not available to qualified osteopaths undertaking postgraduate study.

Free

How to Join

1.

Set up your account on the
Osteopaths NZ membership portal.

2.

Log in and fill out the simple
online application.

3.

Join over 400 osteopaths across Aotearoa.

Membership Discounts

Your ONZ membership unlocks exclusive discounts on products and services relevant to your practice.

Affiliated.nz have teamed up with ONZ to offer our members the most competitive professional indemnity insurance offer around. A members-only joint policy is available from only $280 + GST.
Contact: James Shearing, 027 246 0046 or james@affiliated.nz

ONZ provides a membership benefits program with n3 (formerly GSB), New Zealand’s largest business trading network. With over 11,000 members and a combined spend of $700m per year; n3’s group buying program provides the opportunity for you as a member of ONZ, to lower your business costs at a time when every dollar saved counts.

You’ll gain access to discounts of up to 70% with the best, most reliable suppliers such as Caltex, BP, OfficeMax, NZ Safety, NZ Couriers, BOC Gases, Noel Leeming and many more. You can also use n3’s Staff Benefits program to help reward and retain your valued team!  Members will receive an introduction pack in the post about this exciting initiative.

For further information, feel free to check them out at https://www.n3.co.nz/osteopaths-nz

Members of Osteopaths New Zealand (ONZ) can now take advantage of a special offer from Gilly Woodhouse, Business Development Coach at Osteobiz.

Members can add the Osteopaths NZ coupon code to any order form for a product or service offered and pay exactly HALF price! Visit www.osteobiz.com to see all Osteobiz products and services. 

Members can email info@osteopathsnz.co.nz to receive the ONZ coupon code.

Osteohustle is a team of 12 international osteopaths who help other osteopaths achieve their dream career through coaching, creation and community. As a member of ONZ, Osteohustle would love to give you 10% off any of their services, including branding, website creation and business coaching. Simply let the approachable team at Osteohustle know that you're an ONZ member to claim this discount.

The Rehab Lab offers ONZ members a discount of 40% off the usual purchase price (for the initial subscription period) of their easy-to-use exercise prescription software, designed for healthcare professionals. 

Subscription periods are for 12-months, 6-months and 3-months. After the initial subscription period at this discounted price, normal prices will apply for future subscription renewals. 

Please go to https://www.therehablab.com/onz.php to sign up.  Please note, this is for members only and you will be asked to submit your ONZ membership number.

Hnry is the new way to manage all your tax payments and filings. Combining accountancy, accounting software and payments services in one app, Hnry automatically pays and files all your taxes, so you never have to think about tax again!

As an ONZ member, when you sign up you will automatically get $25 free credit on your Hnry fees.

BIG Ideas is New Zealand’s most experienced signage company, specialising in enhancement and exposure of your brand.  We know what works and we’re passionate about making sure your signs perform. We are excited about the prospect of working with ONZ to provide visual communication to members, including design work charged at a flat rate of $500 and 13% reduction in labour charges. 

To find out more, check out our exclusive members flyer or contact: Simon Parker 0274 920 350 / simon@bigideas.co.nz / bigideas.co.nz

Websites 4 Therapists specialises in creating beautiful and affordable websites for therapists and health practitioners. They also provide a range of other website related services, such as website redesign, website copywriting, search engine optimization and implementing Google Adwords campaigns.  Websites4Therapists is pleased to offer members of ONZ 25% off the upfront cost of all products and services that they offer (note: this does not apply to monthly charges-such as website hosting or monitoring Google Adwords campaigns). 

For a full discussion of all the services available, please contact Alastair on 021 137 0228 or via www.websites4therapists.com

Members of ONZ now have access to discounted electronic subscriptions to the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The IJOM is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high-quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. 

ONZ Member Subscription $85.00 USD/year (RRP $119.00 USD/year)

Members should contact ONZ for instructions on how to subscribe.

Peer Support Network Groups

Across New Zealand, osteopaths get together regularly to learn, discuss and connect with peers.
Groups run study sessions, host guest speakers and address locally relevant topics - many qualify for CPD points.

Active peer groups across Aotearoa:

  • Hawkes Bay
  • Manawatu/Whanganui
  • Wellington
  • Nelson/Marlborough
  • Canterbury
  • Otago
  • Northland
  • North Auckland
  • South/East Auckland
  • Central Auckland
  • West Auckland
  • Waikato
  • Bay of Plenty
Practice management resources for NZ osteopaths

Get Involved

Connect with your local osteopathic community rathern than going alone in your treatment room.
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Learn

From those around you who have similar experiences, cases and challenges.
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Your knowledge with colleagues and help strengthen our profession locally

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend changing your practising certificate to 'non-practising' rather than de-registering. This allows you to retain ONZ membership under the non-practising category.

The group package is designed for registered practising osteopaths. However, (Affiliated NZ) is happy to review non-practising members individually. Contact James Shearing, 027 246 0046 or james@affiliated.nz.

A ‘finder’ address is required to be set up. Go to your profile or organization and do the following:

Edit > addresses
Click on Add an address
In the first field select: Finder address
Then enter address details

The Government website has a contract builder that is a free resource and very good

Ready to find your people?

ONZ members have found their community, their professional voice, and the support that makes a real difference. Join them - it takes just a few minutes, and there's no joining fee.
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Representing Osteopaths in
Aotearoa, New Zealand

Tel 09 419 0450
Email info@osteopathsnz.co.nz
Address PO Box 65503
Browns Bay
Auckland 0754, New Zealand