AMINZ I Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand

What AMINZ I Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand does

AMINZ (Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand) is a nonprofit professional membership organisation founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with event and network presence in Auckland and Christchurch. Self-described as the largest dispute resolution organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, AMINZ serves arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, collaborative practitioners, and expert determiners, alongside the parties, lawyers, construction professionals, farmers, employers, and government agencies that engage those practitioners. The organisation's service portfolio spans credentialing (Fellowship in Arbitration and Mediation), a searchable Find a Professional directory, a formal Appointments Service, structured training programmes (Mediation Skills Intensive, Arbitration Skills Intensive, Adjudication Skills Intensive, Expert Skills Intensive), scholarships in partnership with the College of Law, a Mentoring Programme, Young AMINZ for emerging practitioners, and a calendar of specialty events (annual Conference, Construction Day, Rural Day, Arbitration Day) plus 20+ regional network meetings annually. The platform layer is modest: a Squarespace-hosted Member Portal, the public member directory, and Zoom-based online dispute resolution, with no disclosed AI/ML capability or proprietary software product.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership subscriptions across Fellow, Associate, Affiliate, and Honorary tiers; transaction fees for the Appointments Service (NZD 575 inc GST per appointment, typically fulfilled within 5 working days); training programme fees for the intensive courses and Fellowship pathway; and event registration fees with member/non-member pricing tiers. AMINZ also delivers the Farm Debt Mediation Scheme as one of only two MPI-approved authorisation bodies. The organisation is governed by a voluntary 7-member Council led by President Malcolm Wallace and Vice-President Dr Anna Kirk, with day-to-day operations run by Executive Director Monique Pearson and a small Executive Team, supported by a Director of Professional Studies (Paul Sills) and two Deputy Directors.

Name

AMINZ I Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand

Legal name

Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand

Website

https://aminz.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMINZ is a Wellington-headquartered nonprofit professional membership organisation founded in 1996 that serves as the credentialing body, training provider, and appointment authority for arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Membership subscriptions at various tiers (Fellow, Associate, Affiliate, Honorary) providing access to professional development, networking, member portal, and member rates for events
2. Appointment Services: Fee for AMINZ to make appointment of arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, conciliators, or experts on behalf of parties under contracts or legislation. Fee is $575 inc GST per appointment.
3. Education and Training: Revenue from training programmes including Mediation Skills Intensive (AMSI), Arbitration Skills Intensive (ArbSI), Adjudication Skills Intensive (ADJSI), Expert Skills Intensive (AESI), Fellowship Programme, and various specialty courses
4. Events and Conferences: Registration fees for annual conferences, Construction Day, Rural Day, Arbitration Day, network meetings, and webinars. Event-specific pricing at member and non-member rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMINZ is a nonprofit professional membership organisation that sets and promotes the highest standards in dispute resolution in Aotearoa New Zealand. It provides tiered professional membership (Fellow, Associate, Affiliate, Honorary), credentialing through a Fellowship Programme, and intensive training courses in mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and expert determination. It also operates as a neutral Appointments Service for statutory and contractual appointments and delivers the MPI-approved Farm Debt Mediation Scheme.

Product overview

AMINZ is a membership organisation serving as the home of dispute resolution professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand. Rather than a unified software product, AMINZ offers a portfolio of professional services including: a member portal for managing membership and CPD; a professional directory for finding arbitrators, mediators, and other dispute resolution professionals; and an appointments service for appointing dispute resolvers. The institute provides extensive education and training through programmes including the Mediation Skills Intensive (AMSI), Arbitration Skills Intensive (ArbSI), Adjudication Skills Intensive (ADJSI), and Expert Skills Intensive (AESI), alongside a Fellowship Programme and Scholarships. AMINZ also organises major events including the annual Conference, Construction Day, Rural Day, and regional Network Meetings. The organisation supports various dispute resolution types including mediation, arbitration, adjudication, collaborative resolution, and farm debt mediation, with communities such as Young AMINZ and FDR Peer Group Supervision supporting different practitioner segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMINZ Professional Membership
• Appointments Service
• AMINZ Mediation Skills Intensive (AMSI)
• AMINZ Arbitration Skills Intensive (ArbSI)
• Adjudication Skills Intensive (ADJSI)
• AMINZ Expert Skills Intensive (AESI)
• Fellowship Programme
• AMINZ Scholarships
• Mentoring Programme
• Associate Programme
• Young AMINZ
• FDR Peer Group Supervision
• AMINZ Conference
• AMINZ Construction Day
• AMINZ Rural Day
• AMINZ Arbitration Day
• Network Meetings
• Farm Debt Mediation Scheme
• Collaborative Resolution Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 participants engaged in education and events annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• New Zealand Law SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Partnership to deliver practical sessions helping lawyers use mediation and arbitration more effectively to achieve better outcomes for clients and add value to their practice. Joint educational initiative.
• New Zealand International Arbitration Centre (NZIAC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Joint bid with NZIAC to co-host the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress in 2030. Represents significant international arbitration collaboration.
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025New collaboration announced to strengthen network and enhance collaborative practice. Represents expansion of AMINZ's collaborative resolution capabilities following CRNZ integration.
• Collaborative Resolution New Zealand (CRNZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025CRNZ has joined AMINZ, bringing together expertise, networks, and shared vision for dispute resolution. Integration ensures collaborative resolution continues within established organization alongside arbitration, mediation, and adjudication.
• College of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing two annual scholarships (Determinative/Arbitration and Consensual/Mediation) for emerging dispute resolution professionals. Includes mentorship, observation opportunities, speaking slot at annual conference, 2-year Affiliate Membership, and up to $2,500 financial support.
• Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Farm Debt Mediation Scheme delivery. AMINZ is one of two organizations approved by MPI to grant formal authorization to mediators under the scheme. AMINZ delivers information and support services for farmers, advisers, and mediators. MPI provides Mediation Hardship Fund for eligible farmers.
• AUT UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for dispute resolution education and professional development.
• EQC (Earthquake Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mediation service for EQC claims and disputes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA): Global NGO bringing together arbitration practitioners and institutions; AMINZ is co-bidding with NZIAC to host the ICCA Congress in 2030. Not a direct commercial peer but the apex international body whose institutional alignment shapes AMINZ's strategic direction.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): One of the world's leading international arbitration institutions. While not a membership body, SIAC competes for cross-border arbitration appointments and prestige that AMINZ-trained practitioners may feed into, making it a comparable ecosystem participant for international positioning.
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): Major Asia-Pacific arbitration and mediation institution administering international disputes. Relevant peer for AMINZ's stated ambition to position NZ as a regional arbitration hub via the NZIAC/ICCA 2030 collaboration.
• JAMS: US-based private alternative dispute resolution provider with a large panel of neutrals (mediators, arbitrators, neutrals) and extensive training/credentialing activity. Comparable as a high-profile neutral panel operator whose market positioning mirrors AMINZ's NZ focus.
• American Arbitration Association / ICDR: The largest US-based provider of dispute resolution services, including administered arbitration and mediation across commercial, construction, and employment matters. Relevant as a global incumbent whose panel model and training programmes parallel AMINZ's offerings.

Direct peers

• Resolution Institute: Australia and New Zealand's largest professional membership body for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioners, offering directly comparable membership tiers, accreditation panels, training programmes, and appointments services. The most direct trans-Tasman competitor to AMINZ across mediators, arbitrators, and adjudicators.
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb): Global professional membership body for arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators with a recognised international credentialing pathway (Member, Fellow, Chartered status). Competes with AMINZ Fellowship for prestige, training revenue, and member mindshare across NZ-based practitioners.
• International Mediation Institute (IMI): Global non-profit certifying mediators and mediation advocacy organisations, including via its Qualifying Assessment Program. Direct peer to AMINZ Fellowship in Mediation for international credentialing of the same professional pool.

Emerging players

• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP): International professional forum for collaborative practice professionals. AMINZ's new collaboration partner following the CRNZ merger, and a direct peer for the collaborative resolution segment of AMINZ's expanded service portfolio.

Regional players

• New Zealand International Arbitration Centre (NZIAC): NZ's dedicated international arbitration institution handling administered arbitral cases and arbitrator appointments. Partner of AMINZ on the ICCA 2030 bid but operates as a regional institutional peer providing administered arbitration services overlapping with AMINZ's appointments portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aminz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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