Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP)
Welcome to the Institute of Organisational Psychology New Zealand
Organisational psychologists are experts in human behaviour in the workplace, having extensively studied the brain, performance, learning, group behaviour, and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react, and the impact of these on organisational outcomes. Working with the scientist-practitioner model, we apply our expertise using reliable and scientifically supported methods to assist organisations achieve their business goals. Effective practice often also impacts positively on employee wellness and health.
The aim of the Professional Issues section is to assist practitioners to deliver high quality services. We currently have some best practice guidelines in key areas and are working on reviews of commonly used tests and questionnaires. Key learning points from complaints to the Society and Board are also being drawn up.
Join the IOP
There are four categories of membership of the Institute. Click here for the rules.
- Chartered Members have completed a Masters or Honours degrees specialising in organisational psychology and have been supervised in their practice to ensure they are applying their knowledge effectively (through a University Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology or a supervisor under the Psychologist Board scheme, prior to 31 August 2015). Chartered members are also required to undergo ongoing professional development, and comply with the ethics involved in this practice.
- Academic Members are permanent staff members of a university and will have a PhD in an organisational psychology area, or have published in that area.
- Members have postgraduate qualifications or interest in the area but have not been supervised in their practice or are not practicing any more.
- Student members will be completing postgraduate studies in organisational psychology.
All applications will be by reviewed two members of the committee to assess whether an applicant meets the criteria set out in the rules for the category of membership they have applied for. Typically this will take less than one week. Membership is free (included in your annual NZPsS subscription).
Please note that NZPsS student subscribers can become Institute student subscribers only. To become a full member of an Institute you need to be a full member of NZPsS first.
How to join
If you are not a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) you will need to join the Society before joining the IOP. NZPsS membership gives you access to the on-line journals database, the New Zealand Journal of Psychology, and discounted professional indemnity insurance to name just a few of the benefits. You can use the ‘find a chartered member button’ to find members you know to nominate you. You can apply for membership of the NZPsS here
If you are already a member of the Society click here to apply for membership of the Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP)
Both applications can be completed at the same time if you are not a member of the Society and would like to join the Institute.
The IOP committee
Joel Majer: Chair Email Joel
Samuel Williams: Secretary
Megan Blakely: Treasurer
Katharina Naswall: University Liaison Email Katharina
Karen Tonkin: Membership
Jonathan Black: Services to Members
Crispin Garden-Webster: Professional Development
John Eatwell: Member
Stewart Forsyth: Auckland IOSIG
Ione Dennis: Student Rep
Elizabeth Adams: Student Rep
For more information on the IOP, see www.organisationalpsychology.nz
ALLIANCE FOR ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The IOP is a meber of the Alliance for Organisational Psychology.
The Alliance aims to promote cooperation and information sharing among organisational psychology bodies around the world.
