Electrical Workers Registration Board Announcement

Holiday hours: We will be closed for business from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Any enquiries received during this period will be responded to when we return in the New Year.

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Electrical Workers Registration Board Announcement

Holiday hours: We will be closed for business from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Any enquiries received during this period will be responded to when we return in the New Year.

Changes to Electrical Worker registration are live

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

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Check that a person is registered or licensed.

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E-learning modules

Access the new CPD Portal and E-Learning modules.

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Electrical Workers Toolbox

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

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Apply for a Limited Certificate

Your Limited Certificate enables you to work while you train to become a registered and licensed electrical worker. You must hold a Limited Certificate to complete registration requirements.

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Standards New Zealand via RealMe®

NZ Standards for all electrical installations and appliances are available to all licensed electrical workers. A login to the EW Portal system is required.

Once you are logged in to your home page, click on the External Link to Standards New Zealand.

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For information on electrical safety, technical & regulatory guidance on

Installations, caravans, motor homes, boats electric vehicle charging appliances overhead lines, accidents and much more search both electricity and Energy Safety from WorkSafe New Zealand.

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Supervision guide

The Board has released a supervision companion guide that is a comprehensive guide to supervision and electrical worker licensing.

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