Structure

The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation structure gives members the opportunity to have their views heard and their interests represented at both local and national l­evels. At the local level, all members belong to one or more of the Federation's 14 branches. At the national level, all members can attend the annual conference and all branches are represented on the Federation’s General Council which meets annually.

Branches can put forward remits to the annual conference and nominate candidates for election.

Each branch is run by a committee elected by members at the branch annual general meeting. Branches meet regularly throughout the year and a part-time secretary administers branch affairs. Each branch handles local problems and they refer other problems to the national office.

Executive Council

The Executive Council, the Federation's nine-member governing body, elected annually by members at the Annual Conference. The Council comprises the President, the Vice President, six Executive Councillors and the immediate past President.

The Executive Council governs the Federation during the year, carrying out policies agreed at the annual conference. It appoints the Chief Executive to manage the Federation's affairs and reports each year to the Annual Conference

General Council

A national advisory body comprising the Executive Council and a representative of each branch (usually the chairperson). General Council meets annually.

National Office

The Federation's national office in Wellington is managed by the Federation's chief executive and a staff of five. The national office is responsible for managing the Federation's affairs and implementing policies set at the Conference and by the Executive Council.

It provides all membership services, including applications and subs payment, liaison with associated organisations and management of the website.