The Aged Care Association is the peak body for
New Zealand’s aged residential care sector
We are a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide excellent care for older New Zealanders.
Advocacy & Policy
News & Publications
The more members and support the ACA has, the stronger our collective voice and influence.
- We lobby government to shape policies and create an environment that helps our members provide outstanding quality care.
- We provide leadership on issues that impact on the success of our members.
- We produce valuable research, professional development opportunities, information and publications to help our members make informed business decisions, improve capability and keep them up to date with sector developments and initiatives.
- We deliver an exciting annual conference, trade exhibition and awards programme, providing members with access to new ideas, information, networking events and a forum to discuss challenges and opportunities.

Our Structure
Our CEO
Our Chief Executive is Simon Wallace. Click here to read more about Simon and the NZACA team.
Our Board
NZACA has an influential Board representing our diverse membership. The NZACA Board of Directors consists of seven elected representatives (one for each voting region and a chairperson), four large operator representatives and one appointed member. All Board Members are providers in aged residential care homes. The Chairman is Simon O’Dowd.