CPD Requirements for HRNZ

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.