Apply for Fellowship

At AMINZ, we hold our candidates to high standards, assuming that they already possess a strong foundation in mediation or arbitration. It's your chance to prove your expertise and elevate your skills to the next level.

To undertake the Fellowship Programme, the candidate must be a current Associate Member.

Applicants for Fellowship must be able to show for admission as a Fellow that:

(a) they are a fit and proper person; and

(b) they are a person who, by virtue of their training and/or experience and their personal qualities, demonstrates competence at the date of admission to act as an arbitrator or as a mediator (as the case may be).

Admission is by application only. This ensures those who are approved for the Fellowship Programme have the experience, skills and personal qualities required to maintain the highest standard of professionalism.

After you submit your application for Fellowship, we will arrange for two admissions assessors to interview you and assess your readiness for the programme. You will be invited to undertake the Fellowship programme if you pass the interview stage.

The pathway to Fellowship involves several key steps, each with associated costs:
- Application Fee: $200
- Preparation Seminar: $150
- Two Written Papers: $575 each
- Practical Exam: $1,600
Total cost: $3100 including GST

Additional Information: Candidates are required to attend the Advanced Seminar, which costs between $540 and $600. However, if you have participated in an Arbitration Skills Intensive or Mediation Skills Intensive within two years of your upcoming exam, you are exempt from attending the Advanced Seminar. Attending the Advanced Seminar is compulsory unless the exemption criteria are met, and it is designed to ensure you are fully prepared for the Fellowship examinations. Pricing is inclusive of GST.

Please provide an application letter and CV, providing a comprehensive overview of your experience, qualifications, and relevant details.

The AMINZ By-Laws establish the regulations and guidelines that govern our Fellowship Programme. They are the foundation of our commitment to excellence, transparency, and accountability. The names of all candidates who have achieved success in completion of the Fellowship Programme are submitted to Council for approval as new Fellows of the Institute.
Application Form
Application for Fellowship in:

Arbitration
Mediation
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Have you ever been charged with professional misconduct or been subject to disciplinary action by a professional body or association?

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Have you ever been charged with a criminal offence?

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Referees

Please provide the names and contact details of two referees. They will be contacted by your application assessors after your interview is completed.
Referee 1

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Referee 2

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Declaration
I hereby apply for admission to membership of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand Inc. and do agree, if admitted, to comply with the Rules and By-Laws and any subsequent amendments and/or alterations thereto which may be made.
I certify the above details are correct

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