New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP) is a professional body of physiotherapists in New Zealand. Membership of the society is optional, but demonstrates that a particular practitioner upholds certain standards including adherence to a code of conduct. Individuals who meet certain criteria may indicate their membership by using the letters MNZSP or FNZSP after their names.

The society was established in 1950.^[1]

The motto, in Māori, is "kia akotahi tatou, kia kotahi ra" (let's learn and grow together).^{[citation needed]}

The society is made up of branches which represent geographical regions around the country. Each member of the society belongs to and is represented by a branch for the region in which they reside.

The branches are:

• Member: Must be a New Zealand registered physiotherapist. A member may use the letters 'MNZSP' to indicate their membership.
• Associate: This is the class held by a student who wishes to join the society.
• Affiliate: A physiotherapy assistant working under supervision of a registered physiotherapist may hold this class.
• Fellow: This class is bestowed upon members at the discretion of the society.^[2] Those with this class of membership may use the letters FNZSP.

The society also supports a number of groups of practitioners who are interested in particular specialities within the profession. Membership of a special interest group is optional. The following special interest groups exist:

• Official Website
• Physiotherapy