Business memberships
Our business memberships suit a range of commercial needs, whether you’re a self-employed contractor, or you run a building and construction company or franchise.
Contractor
A qualified or experienced carpenter who is self-employed and only contracts to a building company.
2026 annual fee: $260 (excl GST)
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Residential builder
A primarily residential building company that contracts to the public. Fees are based on turnover.
| 2026 annual fees: |
| - under $500,000 |
$1,605 (excl GST) |
| - $500,000 to $2 million |
$1,900 (excl GST) |
| - over $2 million |
$3,475 (excl GST) |
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Volume builder
A primarily residential building company that builds more than 10 properties a year but is not part of a franchise.
2026 annual fee: $4,160 (excl GST)
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Franchisee
A primarily residential building company that is part of a franchise where the franchisor is a Master Builders member.
2026 annual fee: $3,475 (excl GST)
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Franchisor
The head office of a building franchise that actively promotes Master Builders membership to its franchisees.
2026 annual fee: $3,175 (excl GST)
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Commercial builder
A primarily non-residential company operating at a local or regional level.
2026 annual fee: $4,160 (excl GST)
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Major contractor
A primarily non-residential building company operating in several regions or nationwide.
2026 annual fee: $8,810 (excl GST)
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Individual memberships
Our individual memberships are ideal if you’re a builder and don’t run a business or are still growing your skills and experience. You may also be a professional working in the wider industry.
Apprentice
A person undertaking a recognised carpentry qualification.
Fee: FREE for member employees
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Student
A person undertaking a recognised construction qualification (for example, supervision, project management, quantity surveying, architecture).
Fee: FREE for member employees, or $30 one-off
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Individual
A person who is permanently employed, of good character, and:
- is an LBP in carpentry or site, or
- has a recognised carpentry qualification, or
- has sufficient experience.
2026 annual fee: $135 (excl GST)
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Professional
A person who holds a recognised construction qualification (for example, supervision, project management, quantity surveying, architecture).
2026 annual fee: $135 (excl GST)
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Retired and life memberships
Our members dedicate their careers to helping build a better New Zealand. We have memberships to recognise long service and help you stay connected with a community of building and construction peers.
Semi-retired
A company owner or director who is still doing some trading.
2026 annual fee: $260 (excl GST)
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Retired
A person who no longer works in the building and construction industry.
2026 annual fee: $70 (excl GST)
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Life member
Awarded at the discretion of the local branch executive to a long-serving member.
Fee: FREE
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