Join a community of professionals, experts, and advisors committed to advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering.

As an NZSEE member, you’ll be the first to know about new resources, exclusive networking and learning opportunities, and enjoy discounted rates on events. You’ll also connect with colleagues who share a common passion for earthquake engineering.

Membership Categories

*Fees applicable from 1 October 2025 

• Ordinary Membership: Open to professional engineers, scientists, and others interested in earthquake phenomena and their impacts.
  Fee: NZ$160 +GST | Overseas: NZ$160
• Young Professional Membership: For engineers, scientists, and other professionals under 30 with an interest in earthquake phenomena and their effects.
  Fee: NZ$80 +GST | Overseas: NZ$80
• Student Membership: For individuals enrolled in a tertiary institution who have an interest in earthquake phenomena and their effects.
  (Student members are not eligible for a hard copy of the Bulletin)
  Fee: NZ$0 | Overseas: NZ$80
• Corporate Affiliate: Available to organisations committed to advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering. Corporate affiliates will have their logo displayed on the NZSEE website and may designate one nominee to liaise with the Society on their behalf. Nominees do not hold individual membership and are not entitled to vote, access member pricing, or be nominated for Fellow.
  Fee: NZ$300 +GST | Overseas: NZ$300
• Life Membership: Awarded by the Management Committee to individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to earthquake engineering in New Zealand or internationally. Life Members receive all the rights and privileges of full membership, including voting rights, and are exempt from membership fees and the base registration fee for the Society’s Annual Conference.

Overseas members enjoy the same rights and privileges as ordinary, student and young professional members, but do not receive a hard copy of the quarterly bulletin. A hard copy can be included for an additional fee of NZ$175 per year. Overseas members do not pay New Zealand GST.

How to Apply:

Choose your preferred method of application: apply online or download a Word document to complete and submit via email. 

Ordinary, Student and Young Professional Memberships 

Use this form to apply for Ordinary, Student or Young Professional membership:

Apply online

 Downloadable Application 

• For student membership applications, please include a copy of your student ID showing the expiry date, along with details of your course and expected completion date
  

Corporate Affiliate

Corporate applicants should use the dedicated Corporate Affiliate form:

 Downloadable application for corporate affiliate

Membership Benefits

Membership Information

• Membership admission is subject to approval by the Management Committee.
• The membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September.
• Ordinary, Life and Young Professional members can choose to receive the Bulletin in both hard copy and online or online only.
• Student and Overseas memberships do not include a hard copy of the Bulletin. This can be added for an additional cost of NZ$175 per year.
• Life members do not pay base conference fees.

Questions regarding NZSEE membership should be directed to the Executive officer.

Subscriptions

Quarterly Bulletin Subscriptions:

The current Bulletin Subscription rates for libraries, agencies and non-members are:

• Within New Zealand | NZ$250 +GST
• Rest of the world (airmail) | NZ$475

Bulletin back issues    

• Members in New Zealand | NZ$60 +GST/issue
• Members overseas | NZ$85/issue

Back issues (for non-Members)

• Within New Zealand | NZ$100 +GST/issue
• Overseas (airmail) | NZ$140/issue

Please address all correspondence to the Executive Officer.