About Us

The New Zealand Society for Risk Management was formed in 2000 to foster understanding of risk management across industry, government and academia.  The first Annual General Meeting was held in Wellington on 5 March 2001.

You can find out more about the Society from our profile document here.

You can also find out more about becoming a member here.­

Our Vision

Our vision is for all organisations in New Zealand to manage risk effectively through the use of best practice frameworks, with measurable improvement in the knowledge and practice of risk management over time.

Our Purpose

To improve the knowledge and practice of Risk Management in New Zealand.

Objectives

The Society sets out to achieve its purpose by working towards the following objectives:

1. promote the principles and theory of risk management
2. bring together persons and organisations involved in all aspects of risk management
3. encourage the development and application of best practice in risk management methodology, including approaches that are appropriate in the New Zealand context
4. develop knowledge about the management of risk
5. expand communication about risk management practice between organisations involved in risk management, both within New Zealand and in the wider international risk management community
6. improve the quality of risk management practice
7. stimulate interest in risk management as a means of improving the quality of life, environmental quality and economic efficiency

[The Society uses the language and concepts as set out in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines in its communication of risk management related matters.]

Structure

The Society includes Individual Members and Corporate Members as outlined in the Constitution (see below).

It is governed by a Management Committee, elected by the members for a term of two years. The Management Committee is supported by a part time Executive Director and the society's administration is managed by an Administration Officer.  The Management Committee comprises the Chair, Secretary and up to seven 'other members'.  There is also provision to co-opt a further two members to ensure appropriate balance and representation of risk management interests.

The Society has Special Interest Groups (SIG's), in a particular geographic area or with a particular interest or focus.

Activities

The Society encourages exchange between members through newsletters, meetings, conferences and events - and the promotion of good practice, for example through case studies and expert speakers. The Society also comments on risk management issues both publicly and through making submissions on matters of public policy. Find out more about coming events.

Constitution of Rules

The current version of the Constitution of Rules is viewable here.

Code of Ethics

The Society expects its members to adhere to ethical principles in all aspects of their work. These principles are laid out in the Society’s Code of Ethics.