Electrical Workers Registration Board

Electrical Workers Registration Board

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The Electrical Workers Registration Board promotes safety for all New Zealanders by ensuring the competence of electrical workers.

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Search the electrical worker register for someone in your area, or to check if they are registered with us.

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Are you an electrical worker living overseas? Get advice on planning a move, and working in New Zealand.

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Change to classes of registration

From 27 October, classes of registration and limits of work are changing for Line Mechanics and those who work in the mining industry.

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Standards New Zealand

NZ Standards for all electrical installations and appliances are free to all licensed electrical workers. RealMe® login is required.

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Electrical Worker's Toolbox

The Toolbox provides practical advice on implementing standards and achieving compliant and safe results.

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  • Audit Programme Summary

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    The Board has now completed two rounds of assessments of electrical worker competence and safe working practices.

  • Board assessment (audit) programme update

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    Auditing is a function of the Board and this year we have undertaken a second pilot assessment (audit) programme.

  • New Registrar appointed

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    The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed Dr Simon Robb to the position of Registrar Electrical Workers Registration Board.

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