IT Professionals New Zealand (ITP) has reached a point where the organisation cannot continue. After a full review of our finances, the Board has confirmed that ITP is insolvent.

These debts are historic. They go back over many years. While some of the issues were worked on in more recent times, the full scale of the problem only became visible during the leadership change in 2025. Once the Board understood the full picture, it was clear that there was no responsible way forward other than liquidation.

The constitution requires members to formally resolve to wind up. A Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held on 23 October 2025 to confirm liquidation and appoint a liquidator. Once appointed, the liquidator will manage assets, creditors, and the final steps of dissolution.

What this means for members

• Your voice matters. Members will formally vote on 23 October.

• Until then, ITP will not be running programmes or activities.

• Membership will come to an end once the organisation is dissolved.

What this means for the profession

The closure of ITP does not change the importance of our values. Professionalism, inclusivity, and alignment with Te Tiriti remain essential to the future of tech in Aotearoa. These values will outlast any one organisation. The Board are in the process of meeting with like-minded organisations to understand if we can find a new home for the membership

The Board will continue to update this page as the process unfolds.

Thank you

On behalf of the Board, thank you to our staff, members, volunteers, and partners; ITP has been shaped by your contributions over many decades. While this chapter is ending, your mahi has laid foundations that will continue to influence the profession for years to come.

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CITP status registrants

To achieve/retain CITP status, registrants are required to hold membership with BCS or a licensed body.

ITPNZ will no longer be a licensee, therefore, ITPNZ members with CITPNZ will need to attain BCS Professional Membership (MBCS) to retain their registration.

ITPNZ members with CITPNZ that have not attained BCS Professional Membership will lose their registration upon their annual renewal date, unless transferred before it expires.

BCS membership can be attained via a membership transfer from ITPNZ to BCS, free of charge.

All enquiries about CITP registration with BCS from previous, current and potential ITPNZ members should be passed to BCS. Contact email address: custsupport@bcs.uk