SARNZ- Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc.

What SARNZ- Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc. does

SARNZ (Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc.) is a New Zealand non-profit industry association founded in 1994 that represents employers, contractors, and individuals working in the scaffolding, access, and rigging sectors. It serves as the sector's recognised umbrella body, advocating to government, setting Codes of Practice, and issuing Certificates of Competence across scaffolding, rigging, and rope access disciplines. Its core deliverables include accredited training courses, apprenticeship pathways, an annual Excellence Awards programme, and the Platform Magazine publication, with a member base spanning major contractors through to sole operators.

The organisation generates revenue primarily through membership subscriptions, training and certification fees, and a tiered commercial sponsorship programme anchored by a Platinum partnership with SafeSmart. Its small operating team (1–10 employees) delivers services across New Zealand, with membership sign-up funneled through basic web forms (SurveyMonkey). SARNZ also plays a quasi-regulatory role, maintaining industry standards and ethics frameworks (most recently updated in November 2025) that reinforce its position as the sector's primary representative voice.

Name

SARNZ- Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc.

Legal name

Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand, Inc

Website

https://sarnz.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SARNZ is a New Zealand non-profit industry association founded in 1994 that represents employers, contractors, and individuals in the scaffolding, access, and rigging sectors, delivering training, certification (including rope access), advocacy, and member services across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Coordination, Recognition & Meta-Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAH)

Keywords

• Industry association services
• Scaffolding certification
• Rigging certification
• Rope access certification
• Workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SARNZ generates revenue through membership fees from scaffolding, access, and rigging contractors ranging from major companies to smaller operations and individuals. Membership provides benefits including industry representation, training support, health and safety guidance, and business development assistance.
2. Training Courses and Certification Services: The association offers various courses including Scaffolding Inspection Course and recognition processes for Certificates of Competence in scaffolding, rigging, and rope access. These training and certification services generate revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SARNZ is a New Zealand industry association that delivers membership services, professional credentialing, and training to the scaffolding, access, and rigging sectors. Its core offerings are Certificates of Competence in scaffolding, rigging, and rope access, plus related training courses, recognition processes, a public CoC register, and advocacy to government agencies on industry standards.

Product overview

SARNZ is a membership-based industry association for scaffolding, access, and rigging professionals in New Zealand. Rather than offering a unified software product, SARNZ provides a portfolio of credentialing, training, and advocacy services. The core offerings include Certificates of Competence (CoC) programs for scaffolding, rigging, and rope access; a searchable CoC registry for verification; inspection and recognition courses; apprenticeships for workforce development; and Platform Magazine for industry communication. Membership provides access to advocacy representation, training support, health and safety resources, and business development assistance. The association connects members through a directory and represents the industry to government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Platform Magazine: Industry magazine published by SARNZ covering news, media and events related to scaffolding, access and rigging sectors.

Products and services

• SARNZ Membership
• Scaffolding Certificates of Competence Certification program for scaffolding professionals that validates competency and safety standards in New Zealand.
• Rigging Certificate of Competence Certification program for rigging professionals covering load handling, equipment selection, and safety compliance.
• Rope Access Certificate of Competence Certification for rope access technicians enabling safe work at height using rope-based access systems.
• CoC Search Register Public searchable registry for verifying the validity and status of Certificates of Competence issued to individuals.
• Scaffolding Inspection Course Training course covering scaffolding inspection procedures, safety checks, and compliance verification.
• Recognition Process for Scaffolding CoC Process for obtaining recognition of scaffolding Certificates of Competence through SARNZ.
• Recognition Process for Rigging CoC Process for obtaining recognition of rigging Certificates of Competence through SARNZ.
• Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programs supporting workforce development and skills training in scaffolding, access, and rigging trades.
• Platform Magazine Industry magazine published by SARNZ covering news, trends, and developments in the scaffolding, access, and rigging sector.
• Complaint Submission Service Service for submitting complaints related to Certificates of Competence, enabling quality control and standards enforcement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SafeSmartplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerSafeSmart is a Platinum Partner of SARNZ, providing sponsorship support to the association. SafeSmart appears to be a safety-focused company in the scaffolding/access industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC): UK-based trade body for the access and scaffolding industry, providing standards, training, and member representation. Directly comparable to SARNZ in function as a national scaffolding trade association with a near-identical operating model (membership, advocacy, technical guidance).
• Scaffolding Association (UK): UK trade association representing scaffolding contractors with advocacy and training offerings. Directly comparable to SARNZ as a national membership body for scaffolding professionals serving a similar function in a comparable regulatory market.
• Scaffold Industry Association (SIA): US-based trade association for the scaffold and access industry offering training, certification, and industry advocacy. Closely comparable to SARNZ in scope (scaffolding-specific credentialing and standards) and operating model (membership-funded trade body).
• Access Industry Forum (AIF): UK forum of trade associations and industry bodies involved in work at height, including scaffolding and rope access. Comparable to SARNZ as an industry coordination body for working-at-height trades, though structured as a forum of associations rather than a single membership body.

Regional players

• Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ): NZ industry association for civil infrastructure contractors, representing construction firms. Comparable as a NZ construction membership body with similar advocacy and training functions, though broader in scope than SARNZ's scaffolding/access/rigging niche.
• Master Builders New Zealand: NZ peak body for the building and construction sector with membership, training, credentialing (Licensed Building Practitioners), and advocacy functions. Comparable to SARNZ as a national construction industry association, though broader and with more developed credentialing infrastructure.
• Certified Builders New Zealand: NZ membership association for licensed building practitioners with credentialing and advocacy functions. Comparable as a NZ construction membership body, though focused on residential building rather than scaffolding/access/rigging.

Others

• Construction Health and Safety NZ (CHASNZ): NZ construction health and safety body whose logo appears on SARNZ's website, indicating an established industry relationship. Complementary rather than competing, with overlapping stakeholder base across NZ construction safety.
• SafeSmart Access Solutions: SARNZ's Platinum Partner providing sponsorship support and operating in the scaffolding/access equipment space. A vendor-side counterpart rather than a peer association, but materially relevant given the sponsorship relationship.
• Skills Group New Zealand: NZ industry training organization supporting workforce development across multiple trades. Comparable to SARNZ's apprenticeship and training functions but operating across a broader portfolio of trades rather than a single specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SARNZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sarnewzealand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarnz

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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