NZIFST - The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology

NZIFST is the New Zealand society for food industry professionals, providing trusted and independent leadership in food science and technology.

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP

The Institute offers several levels of membership, depending on your interests and level of achievement.
Membership is open to any person who has an interest in the food industry and meets the criteria for the classes of membership listed below:

Qualified Members

Professional Member

Professional Member status may be awarded to members who are recognised as competent in their profession through a combination of academic study, continuing professional development and work experience in the food industry.

Any person who holds either:
· A tertiary level degree in food science, food technology or food engineering from a recognised tertiary institute and has achieved a minimum of 3 years professional post-graduate food industry experience;
OR
· A tertiary level diploma or certificate in food science, food technology or food engineering from a recognised tertiary institute and has achieved a minimum of 5 years professional post-graduate food industry experience;
OR
· A tertiary‑level degree, diploma or certificate in a related discipline and has achieved a minimum of 7 years professional food industry post‑graduate experience;
OR
· Has acquired knowledge and developed competencies in food science and technology to the level expected of a Professional Member and a minimum of 10 years professional food industry experience

The applicant should also provide evidence of continuing professional development and of any contributions to the Institute or relevant organisations and the business of the organisation

The above members have full voting rights, may be office bearers of the Institute, and can act as referees for applicants for membership

Professional Member application form

Unqualified Members

Ordinary Member

Any person who is:
· Active in any aspect of food science, food technology, food engineering or in any related discipline,
· Managing operations where food science, food technology or food engineering is conducted,
· Disseminating knowledge of food science, food technology or food engineering as it is applied to his / her products, processes or equipment, or
· Scientifically trained and working in food science, food technology, food engineering or any related discipline.

Members have restricted voting rights, but may be office bearers of the Institute. They are not permitted to use the Institute letters as a post-nominal after their name.

Ordinary Member application form

Student Member

Any person is entitled to “Student” Membership who is a full time student at a tertiary institution as approved by Council, with privileges and subscription rates as Council may decide. Membership is on an annual financial-year basis. Student members must re-apply for membership each financial year.

More details about Student membership, with application form:
Student membership application form

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To download and print out the Ordinary Member membership application form CLICK HERE:
Ordinary Member application form

To download and print out the Professional Member membership application form CLICK HERE:
Professional Member application form

To download and print out more details about Student membership and an application form CLICK HERE:
Student membership application form

Please complete the form in full, sign, and mail with attachments to NZIFST at the address below.

If you wish to receive further information concerning membership please contact:

Rosemary Hancock
Executive Manager
PO Box 8031
Palmerston North,
NEW ZEALAND.

Email: Executive Manager NZIFST