Our Membership Services and Benefits:


Members of Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association (NZCA) enjoy a host of services and benefits that help maintain high standards of practice for themselves and their service.

Members are able to;

  • access information, resources, advice and support from our membership services team or through our members-only section of our website
  • have a voice in shaping the future of the sector. NZCA is a powerful advocate for members on ECE issues through liaising with policy makers and government. NZCA is able to make your voice heard on the matters that affect our sector
  • access one to one support on any management or employment issue with our members-only freephone line during business hours
  • attend our annual ECE conference and gala dinner with discounted ticket pricing for members
  • take up an exclusive Childcare Business Insurance Package available with a discount of up to 40% [Centre members only]
  • 10% setup with InfoCare centre management software 
  • 15% off teaching and learning supplies with Teacher Direct [Centre members only]
  • 25% of uniforms and clothing with B2B clothing [Centre members only]
  • preferential pricing and free delivery with Hygiene House [Centre members only].
  • special rates on recruitment and relievers with Randstad Education
  • discounted online PD with CLAD Services Ltd
  • special rates on payroll services with Datacom/Netpay  

NZCA offers a great range of services and resources to members including;

  • comprehensive employment relations advice in our NZCA Employer Handbook [Centre members only]
  • regular email information updates to keep you informed of what is happening in the sector
  • quarterly issues of Iti Rearea, our full-colour membership magazine covering the latest news from the ECE sector and monthly issues of Member Update, an electronic member newsletter
  • access to Infocare Community Programme for community-based centres [Community-based centre members only]
  • be among the first to learn about any local or national initiatives we are offering in your area.