Membership Information

Full Membership

To become a FULL member you need to be employed in a school and be responsible for the management of Finances and/or Property and/or Human Resources most of the time while carrying out your duties.

Annual membership fee: $250+GST

Associate Membership

Members who carry out the above duties part of the time are more likely to be given ASSOCIATE membership status.

Annual membership fee: $200+GST

The Association’s membership committee determines the most suitable level of membership for applicants

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Note: all fields are required

Personal Details
Full Name*
Preferred Name
Gender*
Age

For statistical purposes
Qualifications (Tertiary)*
Qualifications (Other)*
Employment Details
School Name*
School Type*
School Roll Number*
Job Title*
Your Start Date in this Position*
Your Job Description (PDF or Word)*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Previous Person in Role*
Postal Address*
Street Address City Postcode
Email*
Phone/Mobile*
Employment Details
My Responsibilities
I am directly responsible to the Principal and/or the Governing Authority for one or more of the following, and I spend the major part of my time carrying out these duties.
- Financial Management
- Property Management
- Support Staff Management
How many staff report directly to you?
Declaration
Declaration
I have read and agree to the below.
I certify the information provided is correct and no relevant information has been omitted. I agree to abide by the Association’s Rules and Code of Ethics (copies of these documents are available on the Association website (www.sbm.org.nz). I have supplied my email address and consent to receiving email communications. I certify that my principal has reviewed/authorised my application and has confirmed my Job Description is correct.

FAQs

What benefits do I receive in becoming a member?

Attendance at the Annual Conference at a lower cost
Access to the School Business Managers’ Association website Members Only Section
Professional Learning and Development opportunities
Online discussion groups
Templates
Job Vacancies page
Access to sponsors for products and services
Minutes of Meetings
Representation on Ministry of Education and other stakeholders’ reference groups and working parties
Collegiality and networking with like-minded professionals
Regional meetings held with a PLD focus

Who pays for my membership?

The membership fee could be built into your yearly budget after discussions with your principal. Alternatively, you can pay for a membership yourself as long as you meet the criteria for membership (Full, Associate, Life, Retired, etc.).

Can I be a member if my job title is not School Business Manager?

Yes. The SBM Association welcomes and encourages any individual working in a New Zealand school to apply for membership as acceptance is based on the responsibilities and duties as outlined in your Job Description. It does not matter what job title is on your job description as the membership committee are only looking at the tasks and duties associated with the role.

What if I have a suggestion or an idea? What do I do?

The SBM Association is here for members, so any suggestions or ideas are extremely welcome. For example, you may have some ideas for professional development in a certain area, resources for the website, or ideas for conference. Feel free to contact us at any time with your suggestions.

Membership Information

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Personal Details

Employment Details

Employment Details

Declaration

FAQs