As the commercial and corporate legislative scene in New Zealand changed Governance NZ Inc expanded to reflect its members' involvement in such diverse areas as banking, education, government and law.
In New Zealand, over half the members are in industry and commerce, a third of them are in the company secretarial field, while the remainder are engaged in a wide variety of administrative and management roles.
The qualification is widely respected in government service and other public sector organisations.
All qualified members of the Institute are entitled to describe themselves as Chartered Secretaries and use the designatory letters, FCIS or ACIS as appropriate.
Another grade, Grad ICSA comprises those who have successfully completed the examinations, but have not yet gained sufficient qualifying service for Associateship.