About
History & Overview
NZ Skydiving brings together two long-standing organisations that work in partnership to support skydiving in New Zealand.
While each organisation has its own legal responsibilities and governance, we operate under the shared NZ Skydiving brand to provide a simpler and more consistent experience for our members, participants and the wider skydiving community.
Together, the organisations support everything from training and qualifications to competitions, sport development and industry representation.
New Zealand Parachute Industry Association Ltd.
Trading as NZ Skydiving
NZPIA t/a NZ Skydiving is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 149 Certificate Holder responsible for the operational and regulatory aspects of skydiving in New Zealand.
Its responsibilities include:
- Issuing skydiving certificates, ratings and endorsements.
- Developing and maintaining training standards.
- Supporting education and certification.
- Working with the CAA and industry to promote safe skydiving.
The organisation is led by Chief Executive David du Plessis and governed by a Board of Directors.
NZ Skydiving
Formerly the New Zealand Parachute Federation Inc
NZ Skydiving is New Zealand’s national sporting body for skydiving and is affiliated with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).
Its responsibilities include:
- Supporting competitions and events.
- Maintaining New Zealand skydiving records.
- Selecting and supporting national teams.
- Promoting participation and sport development.
- Supporting the growth of skydiving in New Zealand.
The organisation is led by President & Sport Development Manager Susan Walsh, who is supported by Liz Holden, and governed by an Executive Committee.
How We Fit Together
The diagram below shows the organisational structure behind the scenes.
How We Work Together
Although the organisations have different legal responsibilities, they work closely together under the NZ Skydiving brand to provide a single point of contact for the New Zealand skydiving community.
