Registering with overseas qualifications / experience

You need to apply for registration and licensing with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. If you trained outside of New Zealand, this section will guide you through the registration and licensing process step by step.

In this section

Working in New Zealand
Get advice on planning a move, and working in New Zealand, for electricians and other electrical workers.
Before you apply
Before you apply with overseas qualifications, check that you meet our registration requirements and have all your supporting documents ready.
Apply for a registration assessment
How to get your overseas work experience and overseas qualifications assessed for registration.
Limited Certificate for overseas-trained applicants
Information on applying for a Limited Certificate for applicants who trained overseas.
Completing the registration process
How to get your full registration and a practising licence once you have met the registration requirements set by your assessment.