The College of Stomal Therapy aims to:

• Be the recognised professional organisation for all Stomal Therapy nurses in New Zealand.
• Recruit nurses practising, identifying with, and/or interested in Stomal Therapy care to belong to the NZNOCSTN Nurses National College.
• Practice within the protection, partnership and participation principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Develop and disseminate Standards of Practice for Stomal Therapy Nurses.
• Provide a communications network for all members including regular newsletters, conferences and disseminating information on issues pertaining to Stomal Therapy nursing.
• Liaise with appropriate authorities on social and health issues relevant to Stomal Therapy nursing and community health.
• Encourage, promote and provide the development of educational programmes/seminars for Stomal Therapy nurses and those interested in Stomal Therapy care.
• Encourage and support research into Stomal Therapy nursing issues.
• Actively facilitate the ongoing strategic and professional development of Stomal Therapy nurses in conjunction with the appropriate health authorities.
• Promote Stomal Therapy nursing and increase the profile of Stomal Therapy Nurses.
• Communicate and liaise with other Stomal Therapy organisations at a national and international level.
• Support the objectives and activities of NZNO.