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 and mātāpono Māori

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.

Manaakitanga

Guides NZAS to act with care, generosity, and respect for the mana of individuals and communities, ensuring culturally safe and dignified practice.

Learning 

We continue to grow and share our knowledge and understanding of audiology health care best practice.

Whakarongo

Requires the NZAS to actively listen, engage in respectful dialogue, ensure understanding, responsiveness, and advocacy for Māori experiences in hearing, balance, and related disorders.

Ethical

We act with integrity and respect at all times.

Whakamana

NZAS upholds mana Māori within its organisation and across the hearing health sector, guided by mātāpono Māori and commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Respecting​

We work collaboratively, building mutually respectful relationships with others.

Whanaungatanga

Develop enduring relationships through shared purpose, trust and connection within the NZAS, across the profession, sector, and communities.

Leading​

We uphold and promote professional best-practice.