FMANZ Application for Certified Membership

FMANZ Application for Certified Membership
Becoming a Certified Member of FMANZ is a significant professional milestone. CFMANZ is the highest level of membership we offer and recognises FM professionals who have reached a level of experience, capability and leadership that stands out across the sector.

Certified membership signals that you have not only built deep knowledge and practical expertise, but that you are committed to the ongoing advancement of the facilities management profession in Aotearoa. It is a respected marker of credibility for employers, clients, colleagues and the wider industry.

This pathway is intentionally rigorous. The process allows you to demonstrate your competency against national professional standards, reflect on the impact of your work, and showcase the contribution you make within your organisation and the broader FM community. Through this assessment you also help strengthen FMANZ’s advocacy work, ensuring FM continues to be recognised as a skilled, professional discipline across New Zealand.

We’re pleased to support you through this important journey and look forward to reviewing your submission.
Before You Begin

You can complete this application at your own pace. You can save your progress at any time and return whenever it suits you. Once saved, you can reopen the form and move easily between pages to update or add information before submitting.

To apply for Certified Membership, you’ll need to provide detailed information that demonstrates your technical expertise, leadership capability and contribution to the FM profession. Because this is FMANZ’s highest professional standard, the application takes time to complete. We encourage you to read the Submission Guide before you begin, as it outlines the full process and explains what strong submissions typically include.

What you’ll need

To help you prepare, please have the following ready:

• Your current CV
• Details of your employment history
• Contact information for two referees
• Copies of qualifications (if relevant)
• Responses to the competency questions (you may draft these in a separate document first)

Helpful links
• Submission Guide
• Professional Competency Framework
• Upcoming New Members Drop-In Sessions

These resources will help you understand what is required and guide you through the competency-based assessment.

If you’re unsure about anything before starting, we recommend attending a Drop-In Session or contacting us at membership@fmanz.org.

What the Application Form Includes

You will be asked to complete the following sections:

• Personal and contact details
• Current and past employment history (minimum of two roles)
• Completed qualifications
• Your chosen assessment route
• Three professional referees
• Code of Ethics acknowledgement
• Four written competency statements (1000–1500 words each), covering:
– One Technical competency
– One Management competency
– One Elective competency
– One additional competency of your choice
• Declaration
• An up-to-date CV

You will also be required to attend an interview as part of the assessment process. This may be conducted in person or via Teams and is an opportunity to discuss your submission in more detail.
Application for Certified Membership
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Employment
Company:
Report to:
Length of time with company:
Brief description of duties:
Previous Employment

1/2
Company:
Length of time with company:
Brief description of duties:
Previous Employment

2/2
Company:
Length of time with company:
Brief description of duties:
Education
Tertiary Institution:
Dates:
Qualification:
Tertiary Institution:
Dates:
Qualification:
Others:
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Assessment Route
You have an accredited specialised postgraduate degree and four years’ FM experienceYou have an accredited postgraduate degree and five years’ FM experienceYou have an accredited undergraduate qualification and seven years’ FM experienceYou have NCEA (or equivalent secondary school education) and 10 years’ FM experience
CV *

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Referees
Referee/s Name

First NameLast Name
Company:
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Referee/s Name

First NameLast Name
Company:
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Referee/s Name

First NameLast Name
Company:
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Code of Ethics
Please read the Code of Ethics Document

I hereby acknowledge that I have read the FMANZ Code of Ethics, and I have not committed any known violations.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Competency Framework
Refer to the FMANZ Professional Competency Framework for full competency descriptions and guidance.

Competency Framework

What a strong submission should demonstrate:
- Clear use of concrete, real-world examples from your work
- Demonstrated leadership or sound decision-making where relevant
- The reasoning behind your actions, showing why your approach mattered in terms of outcomes, safety, compliance, sustainability, cost-effectiveness or long-term value
Before you begin, make sure you’ve read through the Framework and considered which competencies best reflect your experience.
Technical Competency

Choose one Technical competency. Each submission should be between 1000 and 1500 words. Use a real FM example that you personally led or contributed to. Describe the situation, your decisions or actions, and the outcome. 1/4
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Management Competency

Choose one Management competency. Each submission should be between 1000 and 1500 words. Describe a real situation where you influenced, led, or managed people, processes, or resources. Show your decision-making and impact. 2/4
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Elective Competency

Choose one Elective competency. Each submission should be between 1000 and 1500 words.Choose a competency that reflects your strengths. Use a practical example and explain what you did and why it mattered. 3/4
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Own Choice Competency

Choose a fourth competency from any of the catergories (Technical, Management or Electives). Each submission should be between 1000 and 1500 words - Please Note: You may only choose Strategy & Leadership or Teamwork & Communication. You cannot write about both. Choose any competency that best demonstrates your capability. Focus on a real scenario and outline the actions you took and the results achieved. 4/4
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FMANZ Application for Certified Membership Application Declaration
Under the terms of the Privacy Act 1993, I acknowledge that the assessment panel may hold the information contained in this application in their confidential files and may obtain confidential information about me from my referees if required. I hereby direct and authorise my referees to disclose such information accordingly.

I agree that, if my application is successful, my name may be included in the register of Certified Members. I understand that once granted, Certified Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually through payment of the annual fee and the completion of the required CPD.

I hereby apply for FMANZ Certified Membership and declare that all information I have provided is accurate and true, and that I am a member in good standing.
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First NameLast Name
Date

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I have completed my application formI have supplied details of my current and previous employmentI have supplied details of all relevant completed educationI have supplied details of referees, two of whom I currently have, or have had, a professional relationship withI have signed the Code of EthicsI have completed a written submission of four competenciesI have signed the application form declarationI have attached a CV outlining my personal details, professional employment and any other relevant information e.g. qualification certificates
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FMANZ Application for Certified Membership

Application for Certified Membership

Current Employment

Previous Employment

Previous Employment

Education

Assessment Route

Referees

Code of Ethics

Competency Framework

Technical Competency

Management Competency

Elective Competency

Own Choice Competency

FMANZ Application for Certified Membership Application Declaration