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Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Wound Care Society

A community of wound care professionals sharing expertise, advancing best practice, and improving outcomes for people with wound and skin integrity needs — together, across Aotearoa.

✓ Registered Charity
✓ Donee Status (Inland Revenue)
✓ Volunteer-run since founding

Who are we?

We're an Aotearoa New Zealand-based group of healthcare professionals, from a range of disciplines, who share a common interest in wound management. We're passionate about improving wound healing, and we collaborate with members and organisations across the country and around the world.

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What's on

Highlights

Upcoming events and courses from across the Society.

Pressure Injury Symposium 2026
2 October 2026

Pressure Injury Symposium

Theme: Under Pressure — Transition to Care

Venue: AUT South Campus

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New Zealand Wound Care Society in collaboration with Health Hub
13 October 2026

NZWCS Study Session hosted by Mobile Health

Online webinar · 7:00–8:00pm

More details coming soon

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Certificate in Wound Debridement
Intake April, each year

Certificate in Wound Debridement

Choice of practicums — Dunedin or Auckland

Scholarships available to members

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New Zealand Wound Care Society
Organisational Structure
Legal status
Incorporated Society with Charitable Status
The Society is constituted under this status; membership is the ultimate authority.
NZWCS Membership
National Committee
Elected officers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
13 Regional Members + Podiatry Rep.
Appointed roles
Administrator
Education Coordinator
Our aim

The aim of the Society is to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with wound and skin integrity problems, by promoting and encouraging best practice in wound prevention and management across all healthcare settings. We work toward this in three ways:

Voice & Advocacy

  • Serving as a recognised voice at international, national and local levels on wound and skin integrity issues
  • Participating in national and international forums and contributing to guideline development

Education & Growth

  • Advancing education on wound care and skin integrity at every level
  • Supporting members' professional development through scholarships
  • Encouraging innovation in wound management by awarding research grants

Collaboration & Resources

  • Establishing advisory groups and collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Maintaining the NZWCS website as a hub for education and resources
  • Sharing information and newsletters with members



Separate entity
NZWCS Conference Joint Venture
NZWCS Organising Committee
Contracted Event Manager
Reporting to the National Committee
Area Coordinators
13 regions
01  Northland
02  Auckland
03  Waikato
04  Lakes
05  Bay of Plenty
06  Manawatū / Whanganui
07  Taranaki
08  Wellington
09  Nelson / Marlborough
10  Canterbury
11  Otago
12  Southland
13  Hawke's Bay
Abbreviations
EAG — Education Advisory Group
FGG — Financial Governance Group
LUAG — Leg Ulcer Advisory Group
PIAG — Pressure Injury Advisory Group
Note
The NZWCS Conference is a separate entity operating as a joint venture.
Financial Governance Group
FGG — reports directly to the National Committee.
Advisory Groups
PIAG · Pressure Injury
STOP PI
Guidelines
Pressure Injury Symposium
LUAG · Leg Ulcer
Guidelines
EAG · Education
Tissue Issue
Website
Awards, Scholarships & Grants
Project Groups
Wound Awareness Week
Membership

Join, learn, and manage your membership

Member Benefits

Member Benefits

Be part of a supportive network for professionals sharing and developing expertise in wound care.

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Apply for Membership

Apply for Membership

Join our community to learn, connect, and grow your wound care practice.

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Member Portal

Member Portal

Sign in to access your dashboard, resources, and account details.

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Same sign-in as Member Login at the top of the page
Sponsors

Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsors

The New Zealand Wound Care Society does not endorse products; we're grateful for the support of the following industry sponsors.

Gold Sponsors

                     

                     

Silver Sponsors

                    

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