About us
The New Zealand Audiological Society strives to promote evidence-based practice, research, education and advocacy to support its members, their profession, and the ear, hearing and balance health care needs of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Vision
People with ear, hearing and balance conditions thrive in their communities.
Mission
NZAS promotes excellence in ear, hearing and balance health care in Aotearoa New Zealand through leadership, advocacy and setting professional and ethical standards for all members.
Our role
Professional Support
The NZAS establishes and maintains evidence based professional scopes of practice, professional practice standards and best practice guidelines to support members in their professions.
Regulatory function
The NZAS is a self-regulatory professional association and maintains a register of members who have met the professional competency requirements established by the Society. Members agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and may be held to account for breaches.
Advocacy
The NZAS works with government, professional and community organisations, the industry and the community to promote and advance the audiology profession and the importance of equitable, accessible and high-quality services for people with ear, hearing and balance health care needs.
Our values
The NZAS and its members promote high professional and ethical standards of practice, and work is supported by our values:
Wellbeing-focused
We help people achieve their highest level of health.
Respecting
We work collaboratively, building mutually respectful relationships with others.
Learning
We continue to grow and share our knowledge and understanding of audiology health care best practice.
Leading
We uphold and promote professional best-practice.
Ethical
We act with integrity and respect at all times.