NZAMI

What NZAMI does

NZAMI (New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment Inc.) is a not-for-profit incorporated society founded in 1989 that operates as New Zealand's leading professional association for licensed immigration advisers and immigration lawyers. Headquartered in Christchurch with a Board-led governance structure and a small operational staff of approximately 6, the organisation works in close coordination with Immigration New Zealand and the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) to advance professionalism within the country's immigration advice industry. NZAMI positions itself as the largest worldwide body of its kind, an image built over more than 36 years of continuous operation.

The association's core offerings comprise tiered membership (Full Principal, Full Non-Principal, Primary, Student and Associate categories, differentiated for onshore vs. offshore applicants), a CPD programme of seminars, webinars, workshops and cell-group meetings, an annual flagship Immigration Conference, and a public Immigration Adviser Search Directory that lets prospective migrants filter advisers by language, visa type, location and country of specialisation. Member-exclusive benefits include a Fellowship Programme connecting members with senior practitioners, a Cell Group peer-networking system, a monthly eNews, and a multi-line liability insurance scheme arranged with Aon New Zealand. The underlying platform is the MemberConnex portal (powered by Cyberglue Software), which handles applications, CPD records, certificate downloads and member self-service.

NZAMI's revenue is generated primarily through annual membership subscriptions (renewing on a 1 April – 31 March cycle), CPD event fees where non-members pay a premium to incentivise joining, and transactional sales of recorded CPD material (webinar MP4s = 1 CPD hour; seminar recordings = 4 CPD hours). Distribution is direct-to-member via the website and the member portal, with no reseller channel. The association does not disclose financials, is not venture-backed, and is governed by an annually elected volunteer Board of Directors drawn from member firms; this structure is consistent with a member-driven professional body rather than a commercially scaled enterprise.

Name

NZAMI

Legal name

New Zealand Association For Migration And Investment Inc.

Website

https://nzami.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NZAMI is New Zealand's leading not-for-profit professional association for licensed immigration advisers and immigration lawyers, founded in 1989. It offers tiered membership, CPD events, an annual conference, a public adviser directory and an exclusive Aon liability insurance scheme.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAHAM

Diaspora, Family Reunification & Case Management Services

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

SECONDARYBPADAHAE

Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

SECONDARYBPADAHAD

Resettlement, Relocation & Repatriation Support

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Immigration adviser membership
• Continuing professional development
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Immigration conference events

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to immigration advisers and lawyers. The membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March. Fees differ for onshore vs offshore applicants and by membership category (Full Principal, Full Non-Principal, Primary, Student, Associate).
2. CPD Event Fees: Revenue from Continuing Professional Development events including seminars, webinars, workshops, cell group meetings, and the annual conference. Non-member fees are higher than member fees, incentivizing membership.
3. CPD Material Sales: Sales of MP4 recordings of live webinars and seminars for CPD credit. Webinar recordings are worth 1 hour CPD; seminar recordings are worth 4 hours CPD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NZAMI (New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment) is a not-for-profit professional association established in 1989 that provides membership, continuing professional development (CPD) events, professional indemnity insurance access, networking groups, and industry advocacy for licensed immigration advisers and immigration lawyers in New Zealand. Members gain access to an adviser search directory, the annual Immigration Conference, cell groups for peer networking, and a fellowship programme connecting them with experienced practitioners.

Product overview

NZAMI is a professional association offering a unified membership platform for immigration advisers and lawyers. The core offerings include membership tiers (Full Principal, Full Non-Principal, Primary, Student, Associate) paired with CPD events (seminars, webinars, workshops, cell groups), the flagship Annual Immigration Conference, and an adviser search directory. Additional services include a Fellowship Programme connecting members with experts, a professional indemnity insurance scheme via Aon, and a monthly eNews publication. The association also provides CPD material ordering for recorded content. These products are designed to support immigration professionals in maintaining licensing requirements, building their practice, and staying current with New Zealand immigration policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NZAMI Membership Annual membership tiers (Full Principal, Full Non-Principal, Primary, Student, Associate) for licensed immigration advisers and immigration lawyers, providing access to CPD events, networking, and member resources on a membership year running 1 April to 31 March.
• CPD Events Continuing Professional Development events including seminars, webinars, workshops, and cell group meetings that help immigration advisers maintain licensing requirements and stay current on immigration policy.
• Annual Immigration Conference

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JW Marriott AucklandminorOthers · 11 September 2026JW Marriott Auckland is the venue for the annual NZAMI Immigration Conference on 11 September 2026. NZAMI has negotiated a corporate rate for conference attendees. Chargeable valet parking available on-site.
• Immigration New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZAMI works closely with Immigration New Zealand, the government agency for immigration and entry into New Zealand. The association engages in dialogue and makes submissions to INZ on policy and procedures. INZ personnel participate in NZAMI CPD events and the annual conference.
• Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZAMI works closely with the IAA, the government body empowered by the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 to regulate the immigration advice industry. While NZAMI is independent and not controlled by IAA, they cooperate on industry standards and professional development. NZAMI directors were instrumental in pushing for licensing of advisers.
• National and District Law SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZAMI works closely with the National and District Law Societies in building professionalism in the immigration industry. Lawyers working in immigration are eligible for Full Principal Membership of NZAMI and are regulated by the Law Society.
• Aon New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAon provides a comprehensive liability insurance scheme exclusively for NZAMI members. The scheme includes Professional Indemnity, General Liability, Statutory Liability, Employers Liability, Management Liability, and Cyber Insurance. This is a competitive, members-only premium arranged exclusively for NZAMI members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New Zealand Law Society: The statutory regulator and national professional body for all New Zealand lawyers, including immigration lawyers who are NZAMI's Full Principal Membership base. Directly comparable as a New Zealand-focused legal professional membership association, but operating at much broader scale across all practice areas.
• Law Council of Australia — Immigration Law Committee: The national peak body for the Australian legal profession, with a dedicated Immigration Law Committee representing immigration lawyers. Comparable to NZAMI's role as a specialist immigration voice within the broader legal profession, though embedded in a much larger parent body.
• Institute of Directors New Zealand: A New Zealand membership association for company directors providing CPD, advocacy, and member services. Comparable as a New Zealand-based professional association operating on recurring membership and event revenue, but serving a different profession.

Direct peers

• Migration Institute of Australia (MIA): Australia's peak professional body for registered migration agents, providing CPD, advocacy, member benefits, and industry representation. The most directly comparable international peer to NZAMI in scope, structure, and regulatory relationship with the immigration authority.
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): The US national association of immigration lawyers, providing CPD, advocacy, and member benefits to a regulated immigration legal profession. Closest international analogue in terms of mission, regulatory engagement, and member service mix.
• Canadian Association of Immigration Lawyers: Canada's national immigration lawyer association, with chapter structure, CPD programming, and government advocacy. Comparable to NZAMI as a country-specific professional body serving licensed immigration legal practitioners.

Regional players

• Auckland District Law Society: Regional New Zealand legal professional body serving Auckland-based lawyers, including immigration practitioners. Comparable membership association model serving an overlapping member base in NZ's largest legal market.
• Canterbury District Law Society: Regional New Zealand legal professional body based in Christchurch — the same city as NZAMI's headquarters. Comparable as a district-level membership association serving lawyers, including immigration specialists, in NZAMI's home region.
• Wellington District Law Society: Regional New Zealand legal professional body serving Wellington-based lawyers, including immigration practitioners. Comparable membership association structure serving an overlapping member base in NZ's capital.

Others

• Association of Legal Professionals (New Zealand): A New Zealand association supporting legal support staff and professionals adjacent to the legal profession. An adjacent professional membership body in the same New Zealand legal-services ecosystem, though focused on paralegal and support roles rather than advisers or lawyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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