Collegiality
Connect with peers for advice, professional support, shared learning, or simply a conversation with someone who understands the work.
Membership benefits
Why Join Us
ELINZ membership helps practitioners stay connected, visible, informed, and actively involved in the profession.
Networking
Build relationships with practitioners beyond your usual circle. Strong professional connections can make future discussions and dispute resolution more constructive.
Legal aid
ers can pursue approval to provide employment legal aid, supporting people and communities who may otherwise struggle to access specialist help.
CPD / CLE
Access courses, seminars, and webinars through ELINZ and its professional connections, including discounted learning opportunities that may contribute to CPD.
Professional visibility
Create a listing in the ELINZ member directory so members of the public and fellow practitioners can find and contact you.
Active participation
Stay informed about important cases, court and Authority communications, practice developments, and legislative change. Members may also contribute to newsletters and law-reform submissions.
A profession built on collegiality
Employment law practice can be demanding—especially for sole practitioners. ELINZ provides a professional community where members can exchange ideas, seek support, and learn from one another.
Stay connected to a changing field
Employment law moves quickly. ELINZ helps members keep up with significant decisions, legislative amendments, education opportunities, and issues shaping the profession.
Common Questions
What is ELINZ?
ELINZ offers membership categories for experienced employment law practitioners, developing practitioners, and students. Applications are assessed by the Executive under the Constitution and Rules.
Do I need a referral?
ELINZ offers membership categories for experienced employment law practitioners, developing practitioners, and students. Applications are assessed by the Executive under the Constitution and Rules.
Do I need a referral?
ELINZ offers membership categories for experienced employment law practitioners, developing practitioners, and students. Applications are assessed by the Executive under the Constitution and Rules.
Do I need a referral?
ELINZ offers membership categories for experienced employment law practitioners, developing practitioners, and students. Applications are assessed by the Executive under the Constitution and Rules.
