Requirements - CPD for HR Professionals in Australia & New Zealand

CPD Requirements – Australian HR Institute (AHRI)

Professional members of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) must complete a minimum of 60 CPD hours over a rolling three-year period to maintain their membership level. This requirement applies to Certified Members and Fellows as outlined in AHRI's membership by-laws. Members may be audited at any time and must be able to demonstrate CPD compliance through documented records.

The CPD period is rolling, meaning that during an audit, members must show evidence of 60 CPD hours completed within the three years immediately prior. Members are expected to record their CPD activities in the AHRI member portal and retain supporting documentation, such as attendance certificates, course records, or copies of written work.

AHRI recognizes the diverse needs of members, including those based in remote locations or outside of Australia. Members unable to attend AHRI events may accrue CPD through relevant external training, webinars, or conferences, provided the activity contributes to their professional development in the HR field.

Course Eligibility & Compliance

To qualify as CPD under AHRI requirements, activities must:

Be relevant to the member’s HR practice or specialisation.
Contribute to professional capability or knowledge advancement.
Include preparation, research, or delivery of professional content, where applicable.
Be clearly documented with learning outcomes or demonstrable application.

AHRI does not require accreditation or pre-approval of CPD providers. Members are responsible for ensuring that any CPD activity recorded is appropriate and aligns with AHRI’s framework.

Reporting and Verification

Members must document all CPD activity in the AHRI member portal and maintain supporting records. AHRI may conduct annual CPD audits to confirm compliance. Members selected for audit must respond to requests for clarification or evidence of CPD activities.

LearnFormula is not formally affiliated with the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). For full details, visit:
https://www.ahri.com.au/ahri-membership/my-membership/cpd.

Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRNZ)

CPD Requirements

Accreditation & Annual CPD Requirements

To maintain professional accreditation with the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRNZ), members must complete a minimum of 25 CPD points annually. The renewal period is based on the member’s date of licensure or accreditation, depending on membership type.

Eligible Activities & CPD Credits

Members may earn CPD credits from a variety of activities, including:

Courses, webinars, and conferences (1 point per contact hour, max 15 per year)

Work-based professional development conversations (1 point per hour, max 10 per year)

Developing or delivering thought leadership or training (1 point per hour, max 10 per year)

Mentoring (mentor or mentee) and networking events (1 point per hour)

Informal learning such as reading HRNZ content (1 point per hour, max 10 per year)

Completion of HRNZ modules, including the Code of Practice and The Path Self-Assessment

Use of HRNZ’s eLearning platform and sustainability-related activities

Exceptional activities approved on a case-by-case basis

CPD Documentation & Audit

Members are encouraged to track their CPD activities via the HRNZ dashboard and maintain evidence of each learning activity. HRNZ may conduct random audits and request supporting documentation such as certificates, records of attendance, or evidence of relevance to HR practice.

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRNZ). Final acceptance of CPD hours is at the discretion of HRNZ. For full CPD guidelines, visit:
https://www.hrnz.org.nz/professional-accreditation/continuing-professional-development-cpd.