Our strategy

Our strategy

Our Purpose: Actuaries make financial sense of the future

Our strategy is based on three pillars:

Excellence | Influence | Community

We are sought after for objective advice; we build collaborative relationships and we work to the highest standards.

Members can read our NZSA strategy and strategic priorities for 2026-2027. (Strategic priorities for 2025 can be found here)

Excellence: Actuaries work to the highest standards

  1.  New Zealand’s actuarial Professional Standards are robust
  2.  Actuaries in New Zealand follow exacting standards of actuarial competence and conduct
  3.  The NZSA is a well-governed, effective, and sustainable organisation
  4.  Convenors and committee members are highly engaged and deliver NZSA strategic priorities

Influence: Actuaries are sought after for objective advice

  1.  The actuarial profession provides a respected view to NZ regulators and NZSA makes well-respected submissions on standards and regulations in core actuarial areas
  2.  We use our voice selectively in public policy with research-based thought leadership and make an impact through active links with New Zealand public interest bodies
  3.  Actuaries are influential within their organisations and evolve to ensure ongoing relevance

Community: Actuaries build collaborative relationships

  1.  The Society has mutually beneficial relationships with international actuarial bodies
  2.  New Zealand actuaries learn from each other and enjoy the fellowship of our local community
  3.  We encourage participation and are inclusive within our membership and with prospective members
  4.  Members are supported with their studies and continuing professional development
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