Members

Objectives & Benefits of Club Management Association of New Zealand Membership

The Club Management Association of New Zealand (CMA NZ) exists to support managers, staff, and board members involved in golf club management. Our website is a hub for communication, offering a library of resources and information to help members succeed in their roles.

Our key objectives are to:

• Support members with further education, helping managers become more confident and effective in their work
• Build strong connections between members to share knowledge and improve club administration and management
• Encourage cooperation, understanding, and mutual support through clear and relevant communication
• Establish and maintain preferred supplier relationships with trusted nationwide providers
• Work closely with partner organisations such as Golf New Zealand, District Associations, the New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC), the New Zealand Professional Golfers Association (NZPGA), the New Zealand Golf Course Superintendents Association (NZGCSA), and international partners including Golf Management Australia (GMA), the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), and the Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

CMA NZ membership is a valuable investment. Our promise is to help members succeed by providing professional leadership development, upholding ethical standards, and delivering responsive services.

Membership benefits include:

• Practical advice on regulatory matters such as Health & Safety, alcohol licensing, and food safety requirements
• Guidance on governance issues including constitutions and strategic planning
• Support with trading matters such as Point of Sale systems and margins
• Ongoing education opportunities
• Access to benchmarking data and peer-to-peer reviews
• Networking with local CMA NZ members
• Entry to the internationally recognised CMAA-led BMI Education Programme
• Career advisory services
• Participation in conferences, summits, and forums
• Webinars and online meetings
• Global networking opportunities
• Industry best practices and insights
• Regular newsletters
• Research and publications
• Information on industry issues such as working conditions and salary standards
• Reciprocal membership rights with CMAA and Golf Management Australia