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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2017 Relicensing round is open from 3 April – 30 June 2017. Your 2015/17 practising licence will expire on 30 June, renew it now.

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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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  • 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.

  • Electrical Workers Registration Board vacancy

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    On behalf of the Minister for Building and Construction, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking expressions of interest for new Electrical Workers Registration Board members.

  • Board’s pilot auditing programme

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    We are pleased to report that 270 of the planned 300 audits have been completed. The rest should be completed by the end of May.

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