Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) is the only national professional organisation solely dedicated to physical education in New Zealand. For over 90 years, we’ve been providing national:
- Professional learning development (PLD)
- Events and conferences
- Networking opportunities
- Awards and;
- Advice and advocacy for educators
Every young person in Aotearoa deserves access to quality physical education. Becoming a PENZ member is a way to actively protect, strengthen, and champion that right, not alone, but as part of a connected national community of educators and advocates. When you join PENZ, you’re standing up for equity, wellbeing, and lifelong engagement in movement, whilst being supported to lead, grow and connect with confidence.
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PENZ Membership Options
Schools & Kura Membership
As a school leader, you want your teachers to feel confident, supported, and inspired, and your students to excel.
By becoming a PENZ School or Kura Member, your staff join a national network dedicated to building the PE community, strengthening programmes, and ensuring every ākonga benefits from quality physical education.
For primary school principals, membership connects your school to experts and resources that make delivering PE easier, more engaging, and more impactful for kaiako (teachers) and students alike. You’re not just investing in PE, you’re investing in wellbeing, learning, and success across the entire school.
For Heads of Department in secondary schools, membership gives you and your team the tools to deliver a world-class PE programme through having access to up-to-date resources, specialist curriculum advice, professional learning, and a network of peers who understand the challenges and opportunities that you face.
Why join?
- Boost student outcomes: Enrich your PE programme with high-quality, NZ-focused, curriculum-aligned resources and support.
- Tap into expert advice: Access to free specialist advice and guidance from our PENZ advisers for curriculum planning and implementation.
- Build staff capability: Professional learning development (PLD) opportunities to grow confidence, expertise and strengthen overall teaching practice.
- Save your budget: Discounts on events, including the annual PENZ Conference.
- Stay ahead of change: Keep your team informed with the latest sector updates and research.
- Lead with confidence: Show your community your commitment to high-quality physical education.
- Be part of the bigger picture: Connect with and join other leaders influencing national direction and policy for PE.
Join today to connect your staff to a professional learning community that will lift teaching, strengthen your PE programme, and enhance every student’s experience.
Annual Membership Price
The annual membership price is based on the number of students you have at your school.
Join PENZTertiary Membership
For universities and tertiary institutions involved in physical education. Let’s strengthen the bridge between research and practice.
The tertiary membership connects universities and educators with the PENZ community, ensuring new knowledge flows into classrooms while teachers’ voices inform future research. For tertiary institutions, a PENZ membership is an investment in both your staff and your students.
Why join?
- Connect with schools, kura and teachers nationwide to bridge research and practice.
- Share and showcase your PE research to a national audience of educators.
- Give your students access to professional learning and networking with the wider PE community.
- Play a direct role in shaping national conversations around PE policy, curriculum, and future direction.
Opportunities for collaboration across the sector. - Professional learning and event discounts.
By joining, your institution demonstrates leadership and commitment to supporting educators at every stage of their journey, from teacher education to ongoing professional learning.
Annual membership price: $150 excl. GST
Partnership Membership
For organisations, other than educational institutions.
A PENZ partnership offers a platform for you to upskill your staff, amplify your impact, connect with schools and educators, collaborate on initiatives that truly make a difference and align your brand with a national movement for equity, wellbeing, and education.
Why join?
- Insights into the education sector to inform your work.
- Connect and build meaningful relationships with schools and leaders nationwide.
- Amplify your impact by collaborating with PENZ on professional learning and community projects.
- Discounts on all events, including the annual PENZ Conference.
- Be recognised as an organisation that champions quality physical education.
- Showcase your commitment to equity, inclusion and community wellbeing.
Together, we can ensure every ākonga has access to quality physical education, and that every community is healthier, more active, and more connected.
Join us as a partner and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and educators through quality physical education.
Annual membership price: $550 excl. GST.
Individual Membership
For individuals who are not currently employed in an educational institution, such as retired educators, former PE professionals or independent practitioners who want to stay connected to the physical education community.
As a member, you’ll continue to access PENZ resources, professional networks, and events, keeping you engaged with the latest developments in physical education whilst enjoying the flexibility of membership tailored to your stage of life.
Why join?
- Discounts on events, including the annual PENZ Conference.
- Stay connected to the latest thinking, resources, and professional learning.
- Access PENZ resources, newsletters, and insights to stay informed.
- Opportunities to contribute to advocacy and community initiatives.
- Connect with others who share your passion for PE.
Annual membership price: $50 excl. GST.
Personal Memberships are by application only and are subject to approval. $550 excl. GST.
Manaaki Membership
Designed for individuals or organisations who would like to be granted a membership free of charge. The following areas are considered when granting Manaaki Membership:
- Educators and schools facing financial hardship.
- Those with specific educational needs
- Members who align with PENZ strategic priorities
At PENZ, we believe everyone should have the chance to be part of our PE community. The Manaaki Membership reflects our value of manaakitanga, ensuring financial hardship or other barriers don’t prevent access to resources, support, and professional growth.
Apply for a Manaaki Membership today.
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What's involved?
With your membership subscription, you'll have access to all member benefits for one year (January - December). Your membership will continue after your minimum term and you can retire this in writing.
If you're subscribing on behalf of a school or kura, you'll be prompted to enter your school or kura name and a billing email address.
The membership subscription process is automated for schools and kura. Once you've selected your organisation, the membership subscription rate will be automatically applied.
You'll be prompted to enter credit card or bank details for online debit to complete the transaction. Alternatively, and invoice can be issued to you during the payment process.
If you're a leader, you can manage your team memberships from your PENZ member dashboard.
Who Can Join?
PENZ welcomes:
- Teachers, educators, and school leaders passionate about physical education.
- Tertiary educators and students involved in physical education research and teaching.
- Community leaders and sector partners supporting physical education initiatives.
How Your Membership Makes a Difference
As a charitable organisation, PENZ relies on the support of members and funders to sustain and grow its initiatives. Your membership subscriptions directly fund:
- The development of free and subsidised resources for educators.
- Advocacy efforts that keep physical education at the forefront of national education policies.
- Professional development opportunities that empower teachers to inspire students every day.