PMI New Zealand
PMI New Zealand is a non-profit professional association and chartered New Zealand chapter of the global Project Management Institute, serving approximately 1,400 project management professionals across nine regional branches via certifications, mentoring, events, and special interest groups.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- Headquarters—
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What PMI New Zealand does
PMI New Zealand (PMINZ) is a non-profit incorporated society and the officially chartered New Zealand chapter of the global Project Management Institute (PMI). Founded in 1994 and operating under a charter agreement with PMI (USA), the organization serves approximately 1,400 project management professionals across New Zealand through a horizontal membership model spanning nine regional branches (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin) and six Special Interest Groups (Construction, Sustainability, Women in Project Management, Leaders in Project Delivery, Mentoring, and PMDOS).
Its portfolio of services includes PMI certification programs (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-CP), access to the PMBOK Guide and Disciplined Agile frameworks, a mentoring programme delivered through the Mentorink digital platform, an annual national conference and awards programme (350+ participants in both 2025 and 2026), the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) pro-bono consulting initiative that has engaged over 100 consultants supporting 30+ non-profits since its 2022 launch, a job board, and discounted training delivered by four New Zealand-based Authorized Training Partners (Crystal Consulting, Millpond, PM Training School, and SoftEd). PMINZ does not develop proprietary technology products; it is a community-led organization that distributes PMI's global content and certifications.
The revenue model combines membership subscriptions (collected via PMI's global membership system at pmi.org, with PMINZ receiving a chapter share), event and conference registration fees, mentoring programme fees (NZ$300 for non-members, free for PMINZ members), PMDOS registration fees (approximately NZ$45 for members and NZ$70 for non-members, free for full-time students), and corporate sponsorship income from partners including Aon, Quest Apartment Hotels, Millpond, PM Training School, and Nonsuch. Operations are volunteer-led with over 60 active volunteers supporting national and local activity, governed by an elected Board of Directors led by President Carol Speirs and Vice President of Finance Warren Wilks.
PMI New Zealand firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PMI New Zealand
- Legal name
- Project Management Institute of New Zealand
- Website
- https://pmi.org.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- PMI New Zealand is a non-profit professional association and chartered New Zealand chapter of the global Project Management Institute, serving approximately 1,400 project management professionals across nine regional branches via certifications, mentoring, events, and special interest groups.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PMI New Zealand industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Association / Project Management Membership Services
- NAICS
- Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)
Keywords
PMI New Zealand business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Membership subscriptions: PMI New Zealand functions as a chapter under PMI's global charter. Membership fees are collected through PMI's global membership system. PMINZ members receive discounts on certifications, training, events, and access to sponsor-provided benefits (insurance, accommodation).
- Event and conference fees: PMINZ organizes the annual New Zealand Project Management Conference and Awards, regional branch events, and the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS). Revenue is generated through event registration fees and sponsorship.
- Mentoring programme fees: The PMINZ Mentoring Programme charges NZ$300 for non-members; free for PMINZ members. Revenue supports programme administration via the Mentorink digital platform.
- Sponsorship and partner benefits: Corporate sponsors (Aon, Quest, Millpond, PM Training School, Nonsuch, and others) provide member discounts and benefits in exchange for visibility and association with the PMINZ brand. This creates indirect value through member retention and acquisition.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Mentoring Programme – PMINZ Members |
| Subscription | Annual | Mentoring Programme – Non-members |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMDOS Consultant Registration – Members |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMDOS Consultant Registration – Non-members |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | PMDOS – Full-time Students |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels11 records
PMI New Zealand product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PMI New Zealand operates as the officially chartered national chapter of the global Project Management Institute (PMI), delivering professional membership services for project management practitioners across New Zealand. Its core offer encompasses globally recognized PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, PMI-CP), certification training through four Authorized Training Partners, a structured Mentoring Programme via the Mentorink digital platform, the annual national Conference and NZ Project Management Awards, the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) pro-bono initiative for non-profits, and a nationwide branch and Special Interest Group network for ongoing professional development and networking.
Product overview
PMINZ is a professional association (not a software product company) offering a portfolio of professional development services centered around project management. The core offerings include PMI certification programs (PMP, CAPM, and seven other certifications), authorized training through ATP partners, a mentoring programme facilitated via the Mentorink digital platform, and the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) for pro-bono non-profit consulting. Additional services include annual conferences and awards, regional branches across nine NZ locations, special interest groups, a job board, and access to PMI's global resources including the PMBOK Guide, Disciplined Agile frameworks, and professional publications. The organization serves approximately 1,400 members and operates under charter from PMI, the world's leading project management association.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PMI Certifications Professional certification programs for project managers including PMP (gold standard), CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-CP for construction professionals. Certifications are globally recognized and based on PMI standards, including the PMBOK Guide and Disciplined Agile frameworks.
- PMINZ Mentoring Programme Structured mentoring program connecting experienced project professionals with mentees for career development, facilitated through the Mentorink digital platform. Offers both digital matching and manual mentoring pathways. The programme is free for PMINZ members and NZ$300 for non-members annually.
- Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) One-day community event where project managers and business professionals provide pro-bono advisory services to charities and non-profit organisations. Consultants are matched with non-profits to scope projects, define outcomes, and create implementation plans. Registration is approximately NZ$45 for PMI members, NZ$70 for non-members, and free for full-time business/consulting/project management students. Coordinated locally with Volunteer Wellington, Volunteer Auckland, and PM4Change (founding organization).
- PMINZ National Conference Annual national conference bringing together project management professionals for networking, learning, and professional development, featuring expert speakers, workshops, and the New Zealand Project Management Awards. Attracts 350+ participants each year.
- NZ Project Management Awards Annual awards programme recognising excellence in project management across categories including Project Management Office of the Year, Public Sector Project of the Year, Technology Project of the Year, Construction Project of the Year, Sustainability in Project Management, Project Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Distinguished Contributor. Sponsored by corporate partners including Millpond, Nonsuch, Deloitte, Leva Advisory, and Fonterra.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 100 PMDOS consultants have supported 30+ non-profits since programme launch
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use PMI New Zealand
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PMI New Zealand technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
PMI New Zealand partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB)corePMINZ and the NZ Institute of Building (NZIOB) established a joint working group to create the Consultant Project Manager Scope of Services guidance document for vertical construction. This document defines standard roles, responsibilities, and procedures for consultant project managers and is downloadable from the NZIOB website.
- NonsuchflagshipNonsuch is the principal sponsor of the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) 2024 Wellington event. A leading provider of consulting services and solutions, Nonsuch also provides professionals on the day as expert coaches and consultants. Nonsuch is a long-time supporter of PMINZ, also sponsoring the annual conference and the Public Sector Project of the Year award in 2026.
- Inspira Project ManagementminorInspira Project Management was a sponsor of the inaugural PMDOS Auckland event in November 2023.
- Volunteer AucklandcoreVolunteer Auckland is the non-profit partner for PMDOS Auckland events, facilitating volunteer matching and community engagement for the pro-bono consulting day.
- University of AucklandcoreThe University of Auckland served as the venue and university partner for the inaugural PMDOS Auckland event in November 2023, hosting at the School of Engineering. PMINZ also collaborates with the University's Academy for Project Management Excellence (APME).
- Tregaskis BrownminorTregaskis Brown served as the principal sponsor of the inaugural PMDOS Wellington event in November 2022.
- Volunteer WellingtoncoreVolunteer Wellington is the non-profit partner for PMDOS Wellington events (inaugural 2022 and 2024), facilitating volunteer matching and community engagement for the pro-bono consulting day.
- Parliamentary Service (New Zealand)coreParliamentary Service provided the venue for PMDOS Wellington events (Banquet Hall at the Beehive), serving as the host venue partner.
- PM4ChangeminorPM4Change in Washington, D.C. is the founding organization of the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) concept, which PMINZ has adopted and localised for New Zealand.
- AoncoreAon is a leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage. PMINZ members have access to a competitive professional liability insurance facility arranged by Aon Professional Risks. Aon also partners with PMINZ on the Aon KiwiSaver Scheme, offering members no member fee for 18 months (saving of nearly NZ$75).
- MillpondcoreMillpond is an Authorised Training Partner (A.T.P.) with PMI, providing expert professional development, mentoring, and globally recognised PMI certification training (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Disciplined Agile). PMINZ Chapter members receive discounts on training courses. Millpond also sponsored the Project Management Office of the Year award in 2026.
- PM Training SchoolcorePM Training School is an Authorised Training Partner (A.T.P.) with PMI, offering classroom and virtual classroom-based exam preparation courses for CAPM, PMP, and PMI-RMP. PMINZ Chapter members receive a 15% discount on classroom courses and further discounts on virtual courses. PM Training School also sponsored PMDOS Auckland 2023.
- Quest Apartment HotelscoreQuest Apartment Hotels is a long-time supporter of PMINZ, offering fully serviced apartments with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, and separate living areas. Quest provides PMINZ members exclusive rates at 34 properties across New Zealand. Quest also sponsors the PMINZ Quest Apartment Hotels Volunteer of the Year Award.
- Crystal ConsultingminorCrystal Consulting is a New Zealand-based Authorised Training Partner (A.T.P.) listed on the PMINZ website as providing PMP and Disciplined Agile certification training.
- Skills Consulting Group Ltd (SoftEd)minorSkills Consulting Group Ltd, trading as SoftEd, is a New Zealand-based Authorised Training Partner (A.T.P.) listed on the PMINZ website for PMP and Disciplined Agile certification training.
- University of Auckland – Academy for Project Management Excellence (APME)corePMINZ established a collaboration with the University of Auckland's Academy for Project Management Excellence (APME), creating a stronger link between emerging professionals and the PMINZ network. Pradeep Ramakrishnan led the establishment of this partnership.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PMI New Zealand competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Scaled Agile (SAFe): Scaled Agile owns the SAFe framework, a widely adopted approach for large-scale Agile transformation, with its own certification ecosystem (SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Program Consultant). Targets enterprise transformation professionals in an adjacent but increasingly competing PM discipline.
- Scrum Alliance: Scrum Alliance is the leading community and certification body for Scrum practitioners, offering CSM, CSPO, and advanced credentials. Targets the same project/delivery professionals but is anchored in Agile rather than traditional plan-driven PM, representing a partially overlapping but methodologically distinct community.
Direct peers
- IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): IIBA is a global professional association serving business analysts with certifications (CBAP, ECBA), chapters, and professional development programmes. Comparable to PMINZ as a chartered-chapter professional association with similar membership, certification, and SIG-style community models.
- PMI Australia Chapter: PMI's chartered Australian chapter is the closest geographic peer to PMINZ. It operates the same chapter model with branches, member benefits, certification preparation, and events, but serves a larger Australian market. Directly comparable in scope, governance, and value proposition.
- New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB): NZIOB is the NZ professional body for the building and construction industry. PMINZ and NZIOB have a formal joint working group producing the Consultant PM Scope of Services. Comparable as a chartered NZ professional association delivering certifications, member services, and industry advocacy in an adjacent discipline.
- IPMA (International Project Management Association): IPMA is a federation of national PM associations operating in over 70 countries. It provides the ICB (Individual Competence Baseline) certification framework. A direct competing global professional body to PMI/PMINZ with overlapping member and certification offerings.
- PeopleCert (AXELOS/PRINCE2): PeopleCert administers PRINCE2, the dominant UK-originated project management methodology and certification. Directly competes with PMI's PMP credential for the same pool of project professionals seeking internationally recognised PM certifications.
- Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM): AIPM is the Australian peak body for project professionals, offering certifications (CPPP, RegPM), professional development, and member services. Comparable as a national PM professional association in a neighbouring market, with similar scope of membership, certification, and advocacy activities.
Broad incumbents
- Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is the global parent organization of which PMINZ is a chartered chapter. PMI serves over 500,000 members across 208 countries, owns the PMP certification and PMBOK Guide, and sets the strategic direction that PMINZ executes at the national level. Directly comparable as the umbrella professional body.
Others
- PM4Change: PM4Change is the Washington, D.C.-based founding organization of the Project Management Day of Service concept that PMINZ localised for New Zealand. Connected as the originator and global coordinator of PMDOS, sharing methodology, branding, and learnings across chapters worldwide.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PMI New Zealand social profiles
Digital presencePMI New Zealand financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PMI New Zealand leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
PMI New Zealand funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PMI New Zealand M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PMI New Zealand
What does PMI New Zealand do?
PMI New Zealand operates as the officially chartered national chapter of the global Project Management Institute (PMI), delivering professional membership services for project management practitioners across New Zealand. Its core offer encompasses globally recognized PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, PMI-CP), certification training through four Authorized Training Partners, a structured Mentoring Programme via the Mentorink digital platform, the annual national Conference and NZ Project Management Awards, the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) pro-bono initiative for non-profits, and a nationwide branch and Special Interest Group network for ongoing professional development and networking.
Is PMI New Zealand a public or private company?
PMI New Zealand is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was PMI New Zealand founded?
PMI New Zealand was founded in 1994.
How does PMI New Zealand make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Membership subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are event and conference fees, mentoring programme fees and sponsorship and partner benefits.
Who are PMI New Zealand's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Scaled Agile (SAFe) and Scrum Alliance. Direct peers are IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis), PMI Australia Chapter, New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB), IPMA (International Project Management Association), PeopleCert (AXELOS/PRINCE2) and Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Project Management Institute (PMI) is listed as a broad incumbent. PM4Change is listed as an others.
Does PMI New Zealand have an API?
No public API is recorded for PMI New Zealand.
What industry is PMI New Zealand in?
PMI New Zealand's product category is Professional Association / Project Management Membership Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAANAB, Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications, with a secondary code of EDAAALAM, Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE). Its NAICS code is 61143 and its SIC code is 8600.