Who can join ACE?
If you’re a large global firm, SME or sole trader practising professional services consulting in the built and natural environment in New Zealand, you can apply to become an ACE member.
What are the benefits of ACE membership?
ACE sets the bar for what good consulting looks like and helps you to build a reputation as a consultant of choice.
- A strong and credible voice with decision-makers on the issues that matter to you and your business
- Member-only tools and resources such as contract templates, contract checklist, producer statements and guidelines on topics such as quality management, pricing strategy, intellectual property and digital engagements
- Enhanced business skills through events, webinars, workshops and networking opportunities
- Access to benchmarking data like our Business Insights Report and the annual Remuneration Report, which is an in-depth analysis of salary, benefits, charge-out rates, vacancies, staff turnover and workforce diversity in the sector
- Prestige and peer recognition through the annual ACE Awards
- The latest news, insights and thought leadership delivered fortnightly via the e-newsletter Let’s Talk
- Access to the global community via FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers, which offers discounts on training and courses
- Member discounts for things like software, office equipment and supplies, rental cars and accommodation
- A listing in our online directory “Find a consultant”
What do ACE members commit to?
- Holding professional indemnity insurance of at least $500,000 and public liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
- Competing in the marketplace in good faith and without unfair advantage
- Engaging openly and honestly with clients, and providing impartial and competent advice
- Disclosing and managing conflicts of interest with clients or potential clients
- Having a policy or process in place for responding to client concerns or complaints
- Having quality management systems
- Promoting inclusive and equitable workplaces
- Maintaining the health, safety and continued competence of your people
- Considering the environment and the wellbeing of communities in how you run your businesses
What our members say
Get involved in our forums
We run a range of forums that allow people across the industry to connect, share information, discuss relevant topics and address key issues.
- Practice Managers Forum
- Sole Traders Forum
- Large Firm Forum
- Legal Forum
- Māori Leadership Forum
- Transport groups – Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
- Working groups
Elevate your business with our programmes
We support you to prepare for current and future challenges and to tackle the big issues so you can build a successful and sustainable business.
Our programmes help you to design mentally healthy environments, build diverse and inclusive workplaces, diversify your supply chain, and foster the non-technical skills that professional services consultants need to thrive.
Join us at our events
We deliver a range of in-person and online events for members covering industry trends; legal, insurance and regulatory updates; professional development; networking opportunities and more.
Guest speakers can include Government ministers and senior officials, local government professionals, industry experts, legal professionals, economists, innovators and more.
All our webinars are recorded and published online so you can view them at a time that suits you.
What’s the application process?
- Submit your application online
- We confirm all details are submitted correctly
- We contact your referees
- One of our ACE New Zealand Regional Chairs will interview you
- We ask for feedback on your firm from our current members
- We take your application to our next Board meeting for review and vote
2024/2025 membership fees
You pay an annual subscription based on the size of your firm on 1 January each year. We use a base rate of $899+GST and apply a unit rate based on the size of your company. For example:
- Sole traders pay $899
- Firms with 50 employees pay $7,417
- Firms with 100 employees pay $12,137
The annual fee is halved into two invoices sent in April and September each year.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about ACE membership or want to chat to our team, please get in touch – we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected] or phone 04 472 1202.
Member discounts
As an ACE New Zealand member, you receive discounts at a range of businesses. See our full range of discounts (login required)
As an ACE New Zealand member, you receive discounts at a range of businesses. See our full range of discounts (login required)
