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About Us
Podiatry New Zealand Incorporated (PodiatryNZ) is a membership based, not for profit association registered under the Incorporated Societies Act. Dedicated to better patient outcomes through enhancing the profession of podiatry and increasing awareness among New Zealanders about the importance of good foot health care. Founded in 1946, PodiatryNZ is the national voice of podiatrists.
Governance
Board Membership
Board members are elected to the PodiatryNZ Board for a two-year term and have a continuing right of re-election. The Board operates in accordance with the Rules, which allow for up to seven Board members. Three elected, two appointed and up to two co-opted. Members with governance experience and strategic skills who feel they would like to add value to the Board, are invited to stand for election. Nominations for Board Members are called for annually.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
The Board is responsible to the members for the overall governance of the Association. This includes ensuring the long-term viability, enhancing performance through strategy formulation and policy making. The Board comprises the individual elected and co-opted members. Individual Board Members can only act to influence the decision-making of the entity when meeting formally as a group - as The Board.
Strategic Direction
Vision
Fully integrated Podiatry for optimal lower limb health in New Zealand.
Mission
To advance the quality of and access to podiatry.
Hei whakapiki i te kounga me te whai wāhi ki te haumanu waewae
Values
Integrity
We act with integrity and respect. We take personal accountability for the highest standards of behaviour.
Transparent Leadership
We support the profession of podiatry by ensuring clear and transparent communication and leading by example.
Excellence
We are committed to robust governance, continuous quality development, and the application of best practice principles in all that we do.
Collegiality
We work together in good faith to enhance and advance the podiatry profession.
Our Strategic Goals
Facilitating Collegiality
Our goal is to facilitate a collegial network of podiatrists and stakeholders based on mutual respect and understanding. These cooperative relationships to be achieved through the engagement of podiatrists at the national and regional levels. PodiatryNZ aims to deliver quality communication and training to enhance relationships for and between members, students and stakeholders.
Expanding Careers
Our goal is to assist members to maximise career potential, improve patient outcomes and maintain job satisfaction. Professional development and career specialisations will continue to be a focus. PodiatryNZ will work collaboratively with others to achieve prescribing rights, deliver high risk foot and sports training and to further quality clinic training with the implementation of a 3rd party audit process.
Sustainability
Our goal is to ensure the continued relevance of PodiatryNZ by safeguarding sound organisational practices through best practice governance practices. This will involve the implementation of best practice procedures for: transitioning key personnel, Board succession plans and an investment in appropriate induction and governance procedures.