ACTION AMID ADVERSITY
2020/21 ANNUAL REPORT.
WHO
WE
ARE.
We’re Engineering New Zealand : : Te Ao Rangahau – a membership organisation driven to bring engineering to life, so our members can engineer better lives for New Zealanders.
As New Zealand’s professional body for engineers, we represent you – over 22,000 engineers.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The year to 30 September 2021 saw a number of significant developments, some of which have the potential to impact how Engineering New Zealand best meets the needs of the profession. Three worth signalling here are occupational regulation, our governance review, and developing a responsive and relevant climate change programme.
I want to thank all members for their commitment to our great organisation through the year. My thanks also to your Board for supporting me since I took up the position of President in April.
Prof. Rosalind Archer
President
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT.
Since taking the reins as Chief Executive of Engineering New Zealand, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of our 22,000 members. Through our Member Connect series I visited all 18 branches, either physically or online (due to Covid-19).
I also met with numerous technical and special interest groups, whose members have generously contributed their expertise to advance engineering knowledge and practice in our profession. I’m delighted that this year we welcomed two new technical interest groups – the Temporary Works Forum New Zealand and the New Zealand Hydropower Group. In fact, technical interest groups hosted 171 events with 28,744 registrants during the year – which I find really encouraging, as it says to me that members really are keen to see Engineering Zealand as their “technical home”.
Throughout the year, I’ve also kept close contact with leaders in major firms on policy and operational matters of mutual interest across the profession.
I personally want to thank every member who has donated their time and skills to the engineering profession through Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau this year.
Dr Richard Templer FEngNZ
Chief Executive
OUR MEMBERSHIP.
TOTAL
22,233
MALE
81.9%
FEMALE
17.7%
GENDER DIVERSE
0.1%
BY THE NUMBERS.
4117
CPEng engineers
183 webinars, and e-learning modules with 2,400 attendees
4
new technical guidelines
364
successful initial
Chartered applications
267 branch events (224 face-to-face, 43 online) and 14,379 registrants
44
Engineers contracted as subject matter experts for government-commissioned projects
406
successful reassessments processed for CPEng
171 group events (91 face-to-face, 80 online) and 28,744 registrants
9750
member queries
SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS.
183
2
72,000+
Formal professional development courses
New technical groups
Resource downloads
STRENGTHENING
THE PROFESSION.
12
49
115
48
Submissions to government
Complaints closed
Diversity Agenda members
Diversity Agenda Accord signatories
Pictured: Diversity Agenda Accord signatories with Minister Tinetti at the 2021 Summit.
SHOWCASING ENGINEERING
TO THE WORLD.
28
6
2
10
360
New Fellows
New Distinguished Fellows
New Honorary Fellows
ENVI Award winners
Rocket Challenge participating schools
PROMOTING THE PROFESSION.
Engineering New Zealand advocates for the profession on issues impacting engineers. Our 12 submissions this year included major submissions to the Government on occupational regulation, climate change, infrastructure, and the proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act 1991.
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Health Select Committee – Water Services Bill
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Tertiary Education Commission – WDC Orders in Council
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Climate Change Commission Draft Advice
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MBIE – Building for Climate Change
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MBIE – Building Code update
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MBIE – Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations
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MBIE – Occupational Regulation of Engineers
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Tertiary Education Commission – NZ Qualification Framework changes
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Construction Sector Accord, Environmental Challenges, Opportunities and Transitions
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Ministry of Transport – Transport Emissions Pathways to Net Zero by 2050
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Infrastructure Commission
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Natural and Built Environments Exposure Bill
With ACE NZ, we have continued to lead regular meetings with chief executives from engineering and consulting firms across New Zealand. This forum is a place for leaders to share ideas about what works, what doesn’t, and where the industry can come together and work cooperatively on matters of mutual interest. How firms have adapted and responded to Covid-19 continued to feature high on the agenda, particularly following the Delta community outbreak in August 2021.
We have remained an active participant in the Engineering Leaders’ Forum, of which we provide secretariat support. The Forum brings together the chief executives of the representative organisation of engineering. Forum members are ACE NZ, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Water NZ, Civil Contractors NZ, Electricity Engineers’ Association, Concrete NZ, Institute of IT Professionals, The Royal Society and Engineering New Zealand.
WHAT'S NEXT.
Occupational regulation
MBIE continues to progress work on the occupational regulation of engineers. Decisions are expected in March 2022 as to whether MBIE’s proposal for the registration and licencing of engineers will go ahead in this political term.
Member survey
At the end of 2021 we ran a Member Survey to get a better understanding of what members value and how well we’re serving them. We’ll be sharing the results of the survey, and our organisational response, in early 2022. The survey results will also be a key input as we update our strategy.
Climate change
We will continue to develop information and tools as part of our Engineering Climate Action programme that launched in November 2021. The programme will focus on providing viable ways for engineers to support engineers to take positive action to address climate change through mitigation, transition and adaptation.
CPENG project
In January, we delivered a new, separate board for the Registration Authority – the Chartered Professional Engineers Board. This year we will deliver updated operational procedures so that members benefit from more robust assessment and reassessment procedures, and faster turnaround times for applications.
Engineering heritage
In March 2022, a fascinating array of engineering heritage papers were presented at regional and online events to observe Heritage Week. We’re also getting ready to establish a new interest group for engineers with a passion for heritage.
Systems report
Engineers have long been concerned about quality issues in the building system. After structural issues were identified in a number of Masterton buildings, we launched an own-motion enquiry in 2016, which concluded in late 2021. We subsequently carried out further work to identify and analyse primary system issues that led to the design of deficient buildings. A series of key findings and recommendations will be released in 2022.
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
Supporting our members throughout their careers:
We process new member requests, renewals, and assessments. We respond to member queries.
31.1%
Supporting our groups and branches:
We support branches, technical groups and societies, students and young engineers, and heritage.
23%
Advocacy, thought leadership, and industry wide initiatives:
We advocate for the profession, respond to policy developments, and manage public affairs. We
endorse and provide the Secretariat for the Diversity Agenda.
12.8%
Connecting and communicating with our members:
We keep you connected with the latest information and opportunities through online and in-print
communications.
10.5%
Upholding standards and raising the bar:
We provide tools and guidance through our Engineering Practice workstream. We manage complaints
and concerns about members. We provide accreditation services and international benchmarking.
9.3%
Providing events and awards:
We recognise engineering achievement through events and awards such as our annual Fellows and
biennial ENVIs.
8%
Supporting employers, educators and academics:
We provide dedicated support to those who employ members and those who develop knowledge to
advance the profession.
5.3%
MEET OUR BOARD.
Our Board is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Engineering New Zealand. It’s made up of four senior office holders and six members, and operates according to our Rules and Board Charter.
