Become a Member

Why Membership is a Smart Move for Your Business
The dairy industry is constantly evolving, and staying competitive requires continuous learning, adherence to high standards, and a proactive approach to industry changes. MPTA offers the tools, resources, and support to ensure that your business stays ahead. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s skills through specialized training, navigate new industry regulations, or access valuable networking opportunities, MPTA provides the infrastructure and support to help you succeed.

The Benefits of MPTA Membership and Training Opportunities:
MPTA offers a wide range of benefits from ensuring your business operates at the highest standards to gaining access to industry specific training resources. MPTA serves as an intermediary in disputes, acting as a voice for the industry and advocating for improvements, such as changes to the Plumbers Act.

Members are kept informed of changes that may affect them, ensuring they’re always in the loop when it comes to legislation, standards, and industry developments.
MPTA membership is an investment in your business and career.

1. Business Support and Ethical Trading Practices
MPTA is committed to fostering ethical and professional trading practices within the industry. As a member, you’ll be part of a network that not only adheres to high standards but also encourages ethical business conduct. This helps businesses build trust with customers and create long-lasting relationships based on professionalism and integrity.

2. Collaborate and Network with Industry Professionals
Being part of MPTA means joining a community of like-minded professionals. By working together, members can leverage resources that would be difficult for a single business to produce alone. MPTA’s collaboration with other industry partners, such as OEMs, DairyNZ, and Fonterra, ensures that members are part of a network that strives to maintain and elevate industry standards.

3. Stay Ahead with Industry Standards and Best Practices
As the standard-setting body for the dairy industry, MPTA plays a vital role in developing and implementing the design and performance standards for milk harvesting, pumping, and water applications. This commitment ensures that members are always aligned with the latest technological advancements and legislative changes. Being part of MPTA gives your customers the confidence that you are dedicated to maintaining high industry standards and delivering superior products and services.

4. Industry Specific Training and Professional Development
MPTA is at the forefront of training and competence development in New Zealand's dairy service sector offering training in milking machine performance, milk quality, mastitis management, water quality, pumping & reticulation and dairy effluent system design and more. These courses are an excellent way to upskill your team, ensuring they’re equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques to tackle industry challenges. MPTA’s training programs are listed on the NZQA framework and so are recognised both nationally and internationally.

5. The Industry’s First Nationally Recognized Apprenticeship
MPTA is proud to provide a formal apprenticeship qualification for dairy engineers called the New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Systems (Engineering). This three-year apprenticeship program, which is NZQA-approved, addresses the critical need for skilled tradespeople in the dairy industry. It covers a wide range of trades, providing apprentices with the necessary skills and knowledge in milking systems, pumping systems, and beyond.

This apprenticeship not only attracts young talent to the industry but also provides clear career pathways for trainees, helping to reverse the aging workforce trend. It’s an essential program for companies looking to invest in the future of New Zealand’s dairy sector.


Join the MPTA today, and unlock the full potential of your business!