Join the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)

Be part of New Zealand’s leading retirement living network

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) brings together the owners, operators, and partners shaping New Zealand’s retirement living industry.

Our members represent 96% of all villages nationwide, setting the standard for quality, integrity, and resident wellbeing.

Whether you operate a village or support the sector with products and services, RVA membership gives you the connections, credibility, and visibility to grow.

Choose your membership

The RVA is New Zealand’s peak body for retirement village operators and their partners, dedicated to promoting quality, integrity, and innovation across the sector.

Village membership

Operate with excellence.

Join the network of accredited operators recognised for the highest standards in care, quality, and professionalism.

RVA Village Membership provides access to industry insights, best-practice guidance, and the right to display RVA accreditation – your badge of trust.

• Designed for operational and developing villages.
• Includes provisional and accredited membership pathways.
• Recognised nationally for meeting RVA’s Code of Practice standards.

Associate membership

Partner with the leaders shaping the sector.

RVA Associate Membership connects your business to 96% of New Zealand’s retirement villages – the people making key purchasing and development decisions.

• Exhibit and sponsor at RVA events and the annual conference.
• Advertise in RVA’s newsletter and online directory.
• Access member insights, and policy updates.
• Utilise the RVA networking events to build your sector relationships.

Why join the RVA?

Becoming part of the RVA isn’t just a membership – it’s a partnership in the ongoing success and sustainability of New Zealand’s retirement living sector.

• Visibility – Put your brand or village in front of the right people, at the right time.
• Credibility – RVA membership signals quality and integrity.
• Connection – Engage with peers, partners, and leaders shaping the industry’s future.
• Insight – Access exclusive updates, policy briefings, and market data.

RVA Standards & Accreditation – summary

RVA membership represents a commitment to excellence and accountability across New Zealand’s retirement living sector.

All Village Members are required to meet and maintain the RVA Standards of the Association, which set performance expectations above the minimum legislative requirements.

Villages undergo regular accreditation audits by RVA-approved agencies to confirm compliance with the Retirement Villages Act, the Code of Practice, and RVA’s best-practice guidelines.

Accreditation ensures residents, regulators, and the public can trust that every RVA member operates with professionalism, transparency, and care.

View RVA Standards & Accreditation 

Membership terms – summary

RVA membership runs from 1 April – 31 March each year and renews automatically unless cancelled in writing before renewal. Fees are invoiced upon approval and pro-rated for new members joining part-way through the year.

Village Members must comply with the Retirement Villages Act, the Code of Practice, and the RVA Standards of the Association. All applications are approved by the RVA Executive Committee, and membership benefits begin once payment is received.

Membership fees are non-refundable once the renewal year begins. Overdue accounts may result in suspended benefits, and only current members may display the RVA logo.

By joining, you consent to receive RVA communications and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Join today

Don’t just watch the future of retirement living – help shape it.

Join the RVA community and gain the credibility, connections, and confidence that come with being part of New Zealand’s trusted industry voice.

Phone: 04 499 7090

Email: [email protected]