PMAANZ

The Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand represents Practice Managers, Administrators and the profession of Practice Management. It was established in 1996 and is an incorporated society. The Association is governed by a National Executive Board of seven members who are appointed for a three year term. Executive members are elected at the Annual General Meeting which is held during our Annual Conference. There are a number of branches established throughout New Zealand and a proportion of members' annual subscription is remitted to branches to assist them in offering continuing professional development, networking, resources, and peer support. We award a Practice Manager of the Year award at our annual conference. Our members manage general, allied health, specialist, physiotherapy, dental and multi-disciplinary practices within the health sector. As an association we seek to serve our members through various activities and initiatives. The aim of these can be summarised by our main functions; To: INFORM: We provide regular and relevant regional and national communication via email, magazines and the members section of our website. Membership also gives access to biannual remuneration survey. GUIDE: Membership enables access to a nationwide network of highly experienced practice managers to offer support, advice and guidance. With over 400 members, specific areas of expertise and experience are only a phone call away. CONNECT: We have a vital network of regional branches that provide specialised information and professional development to members. Branch meetings provide a valuable local networking opportunities. These meetings focus on issues relevant to the needs of the practice managers and administrators through forum discussion, practice visits and access to expert speakers. INFLUENCE: PMAANZ is a respected member of the health sector, and actively involved in many areas of governance and policy development. PMAANZ currently r