Q: Do I get instant access?
Paying with a credit/debit card gives you instant access. Online bank payments are processed manually, so allow up to a week.
Q: Can I pay for the Conference and NZWCS Membership at the same time?
No. The conference is a separate joint venture with its own bank account. We suggest that you have two payees set up on internet banking - NZWCS and NZWCS Conf.
Q: What is the cost of membership?
Full Member: $69
Student Member:
Corporate Account $276 (access for up to 20 staff)
Corporate Membership $0 (uses a coupon system and is free for staff)
Commercial $138
Q: Should we enrol as a Full Member or as a Corporate Account?
Full Membership gives you the right to vote at the AGM.
If you have five staff or more, then a Corporate Account is a great deal. When you apply for membership an invoice is auto-generated and emailed to you.
Q: How do I get my membership number to receive discounts for the Conference?
Look for your membership number on the membership renewals you receive from NZWCS, or log in to view.
Q: Is it an annual subscription?
Yes, the anniversary is your application date.
Q: If I am on maternity leave, can I pause my subscription without impacting my membership?
You are eligible for one free renewal. Email the administrator with your maternity leave dates. A coupon code, which gives a 100% discount on Full memberships, will be emailed to you, this must be done before your next renewal. Refunds will not be given.
Q: Can I get an invoice with the purchase order?
Yes, the membership application process includes space for you to enter your Purchase Order Number. An invoice is instantly created and sent to your email. Forward this email/Invoice to your employer for payment. Membership is activated once we receive payment (you will receive an email when processed)
Q: Where is my receipt?
Once your payment is confirmed, the Invoice Status changes to Paid, thus becoming a receipt, it is automatically emailed to you.
Q: I've forgotten to pay my membership and can't log in to renew. What do I do?
Email
1. Ask to have your details deleted and start afresh. This however, will disadvantage you if applying for scholarships. The scholarship criteria states "have been a member for a minimum of one year at the time of application."
2. Ask to have your subscription date temporarily altered so you can then log in and update your details and pay for the coming year. You will also have to pay for the years that have been missed. This gives you continuous membership.
Corporate Accounts
Q: Which person should be entered as the Corporate ACCOUNT?
We suggest the Education Co-ordinator of the organisation has the Corporate Account membership in their name. For a detailed description of running a corporate Account please download this PDF here. When registering, please use your organisation's name as your USER NAME.
Q: Do my staff get emailed directly?
As of 1 July 2025, emails will be sent directly to staff, unless otherwise requested.
Q: How do staff log in for free?
Once you have registered, paid and been approved, you will receive a Coupon Code to give to staff. This coupon reverses the charges to zero. Staff will receive a renewal reminder when subs are due. they must renew before it expires so they stay on the mailing list.
Corporate Membership
Q: How do I change from Full Membership to Corporate Membership?
Log in as normal, under Membership select the tab “Apply for Membership” See the SIGN UP button in the Corporate Membership box (have your Corporate Coupon Code ready to enter so the fee changes to zero)
