• Membership of the largest dispute resolution organisation in the southern hemisphere

• The opportunity to advertise as a LEADR accredited mediator on our Find a Mediator page, on LEADR's website and other directories, and to use the LEADR logo on business cards and stationary

• The opportunity to become an accredited mediator and to sit on specialist panels

• Acclaimed professional development through workshops, training courses, conferences and seminars

• Eligibility for reduced rates on LEADR’s Professional Liability Insurance

• Bi-monthly newsletter, Table Talk, sent by email

• Access to professional mediation supervision (more details below).

• Access to members-only information and resources on this website

• Networking opportunities through local committees

• A voice for representation and promotion of mediation and alternative dispute resolution

• Standard-setting for mediation processes and skills

• Discounts on books, courses, conferences and events as negotiated by LEADR or LEADR NZ

Supervision

To meet the need for professional mediation supervision and to assure that LEADR-accredited mediators deliver a robust service, we provide training for mediators in mediator supervision..

The central focus of supervision is the quality of practice offered to the parties in mediation. Supervision can provide educational, personal and administrative support for mediators. Beyond basic training, quality mediation depends on the mediator’s personal qualities and skills, ethics, judgment and self-awareness of his/her practice on the parties. The opportunity to reflect on one’s practice, with a peer or more experienced mediator, can only lead to a better service and more party and mediator satisfaction.

Supervision is not a quick friendly talk about how to approach a problem (this need will continue to be met by LEADR NZ’s Friends’ list). Supervision is a structured, pre-arranged session, the purpose of which is to increase the professional development and standard of practice of the mediator.

To find out more, contact us or download our list of trained mediator supervisors.