Be part of a connected movement shaping Aotearoa’s tech future
Technology plays a vital role in Aotearoa’s wellbeing, resilience, and prosperity. Tech New Zealand brings the ecosystem together — founders, corporates, educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders — to strengthen the role technology plays in creating a more productive, inclusive, sustainable, and safe future for all.
By becoming a member, you join a network committed to collective progress. With more than 2,000 organisations and 16 specialist communities, Tech New Zealand connects people and ideas, amplifies innovation, and helps shape the systems, skills, and conditions Aotearoa needs to thrive.
Membership is not just access —
it’s belonging to the steady centre of Aotearoa’s tech community.
Why become a member of Tech New Zealand?
1. Help shape the future of technology in Aotearoa
As a member, your voice contributes to national conversations on skills, safety, innovation, sustainability, immigration, research, and productivity. You help influence the policies, standards, and investments that shape how technology strengthens our economy and communities.
2. Stay ahead through insight and innovation
Our communities bring together experts from across the country. Whether you work in AI, fintech, agritech, biotech, digital identity, IoT, or beyond, Tech New Zealand offers access to emerging trends, cross-sector insights, research, and opportunities to collaborate on the issues that matter most.
3. Build the capability you need to grow
We work across education, skills, immigration, diversity, and inclusion to help members access the talent and capability needed for a strong digital future. Through working groups, programmes, and partnerships, we support organisations to build resilient, skilled teams.
4. Connect with people who can help you go further
Tech New Zealand convenes events, meetups, conferences, roundtables, and councils across the ecosystem. These spaces help you build relationships that spark ideas, unlock partnerships, support innovation, and strengthen your place in the ecosystem.
5. Demonstrate leadership in responsible, trusted technology
Members contribute to important work on AI governance, cybersecurity, digital safety, trust frameworks, and ethical innovation. Joining Tech New Zealand signals your organisation’s commitment to building technology that is safe, inclusive, and beneficial for Aotearoa.king organisation in the tech community.
What membership unlocks
Becoming a member gives you access to:
- A national network spanning 16 Tech New Zealand communities
- Events, roundtables, and working groups across the ecosystem
- Research, insights, submissions, and thought leadership
- Opportunities to contribute to policy and strategy
- Cross-sector collaboration and shared problem solving
- Visibility and storytelling that elevates your work
- A place within Aotearoa’s united voice for technology
Membership connects you to a community grounded in shared purpose — where individual strengths become collective momentum.
Ready to Join?
Membership of Tech New Zealand is open to organisations of all sizes — from startups and SMEs to corporates, government agencies, education providers, not-for-profits, and individuals. If you are committed to advancing technology for a better Aotearoa, there is a place for you here.
Explore our membership categories below and join us in shaping Aotearoa’s tech future.
How to Join
Joining Tech New Zealand is simple:
- Choose the membership category that best fits your organisation.
- Complete our membership form.
- We will be in touch within a few days to confirm your membership.
Membership Structure
Membership fees are based on organisation size and revenue. All staff of a member organisation are considered members.
Membership of TechWomen is included at no cost with your Tech New Zealand membership. Staff members simply need to complete the TechWomen membership form.
Multi-membership bundling is available for organisations wishing to join multiple specialist communities (excluding Start-up and Individual categories).
| Level | Member Category | Criteria – Annual Revenue | Annual Fee | Multi-membership fee |
| A | Major Corporate | > $75m | $17,500 | $39,500 |
| B | Large Corporate | $50 – 75m | $11,500 | $16,500 |
| C | Medium Corporate, Large Govt Agencies, Large Education Agencies | $20 – 50m Ministries, Departments, Universities | $9,000 | $12,500 |
| D | Small Corporate, Small Govt Agencies, Small Education Agencies | $5 – 20m Small agencies, CRI, Polytechs | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| E | Medium SME | $1 – 5m | $1,100 | Each additional association $275 |
| F | Small SME | <$1m | $850 | Each additional association $215 |
| G | Start-up | NZ-owned, < 3 years AND < $1m | $200 | Each additional association $200 |
| H | Individual* | E.g. for students and self-employed people | $250 | Not applicable |
NB. Membership fees are in New Zealand dollars exclusive of GST, per annum.
* This category is restricted to people who are not employed by an organisation that could be a member of Tech New Zealand.
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