Request an Appointment

Over many years, AMINZ has been named in legislation and in numerous private agreements to select the right dispute resolver.

How does AMINZ appoint?

AMINZ has been named in various contracts and legislations as the body for appointing a professional for dispute resolution. You can be sure that we will independently, expertly and expeditiously make an appointment for you.

The process of appointment is documented in the AMINZ Appointments Policy. Under this policy, all appointments are made in consultation with independent advisors selected from an Appointments Panel. These advisers provide expert and independent advice and recommendations on appointments. The Appointments Panel includes senior members with experience in dispute resolution.

In considering any request to appoint, regard is had to the following criteria:

  • The relevant experience and expertise of the proposed appointee.

  • The geographical location of the potential expert to be appointed.

  • The complexity of and, where applicable, the amount in, dispute.

  • Any preferences (or strong objections) as set out by the parties in their communications regarding the appointment (though noting that the Appointing Officer is not bound by such matters).

  • The desire, where appropriate and consistent with the other criteria, to enable a broad spread of appointments, including to suitably qualified newer AMINZ members.

The fee for AMINZ to make an appointment on your behalf is $575.00 inc GST.

Please fill out the form below and email supporting attachments to institute@aminz.org.nz and use the parties’ names as reference.

Most appointments are made within five working days.

If you have an agreement which refers to AMINZ, are working within a legislation referring to AMINZ, wish for AMINZ to make an appointment or wish to discuss a possible appointment, please contact us.

Appointments Policy

When making appointments, the AMINZ Appointments Panel follows the appointments policy, click the button below to read more about the policy.

Request an Appointment

If you’re seeking the appointment of an Arbitrator, Mediator, Conciliator, or Expert, please use the button below to access the form and submit your request to AMINZ.

Please note: AMINZ requires payment of the Appointment Fee ($575.00) prior to making the appointment. Please email institute@aminz.org.nz if you wish to pay via bank transfer.

To process your appointment request, the form must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete forms cannot be accepted. Please ensure all required fields are filled out before submitting.

Request an Adjudication Appointment

If you are applying for an appointment of an Adjudicator under the Construction Contracts Act 2002, please use the link below.

Please note: AMINZ requires payment of the Appointment Fee ($575.00) prior to making the appointment. Please email institute@aminz.org.nz if you wish to pay via bank transfer.