Become an IQP

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You must check that you meet the criteria to become an IQP in the relevant IQP registers below.

 Check that you meet the IQP criteria comparison

Click through to the criteria and give the registrars a call if in doubt.

If you have a specialist trade background in systems*, you may be eligible to become an Independent Qualified Person (IQP). With six (6) IQP registers across New Zealand, the process is locally based.

In addition to your trade expertise, you’ll need the right compliance training. That’s where we come in. Our helpful guide breaks down the essential steps to becoming an IQP.

IQP Registrar Contacts

You must check that you meet the criteria to become an IQP in the relevant IQP registers below.

Auckland/Northland
Waikato/BOP
East Coast
Covering: Auckland, Whangarei, Far North and Kaipara District Councils

Contact Auckland Council

Auckland Council
P: 09 301 0101
E: IQP.Registrar@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Covering: Hamilton City Council, Hauraki District Council, Kawerau District Council, Matamata / Piako District Council, Opotiki District Council, Otorohanga District Council, Rotorua District Council, Ruapehu District Council ,Thames Coromandel District Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council, Waitomo District Council, South Waikato District Council, Taupo District Council, Tauranga City Council , Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Whakatane District Council

Contact

Olivia Newth
Waikato Building Consent Group
P: 027 240 8326
E: buildwaikato@colabsolutions.govt.nz
Covering: Central Hawkes Bay, Hastings, Napier, Wairoa and Gisborne District Councils

Contact via Hastings District Council

Hastings District Council
P: 06 871 5000
E: bwf@hdc.govt.nz
Central
Wellington Region
South Island
Covering: Palmerston North City, Manawatū District, New Plymouth District, Rangitīkei District, South Taranaki District, Stratford District, Tararua District, Whanganui District Councils

Contact via Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council
P: 06 356 8199
E: centraliqp@pncc.govt.nz. 
Covering: Wellington City, Porirua City , Kapiti District, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, South Wairarapa District. Carterton District, and Masterton District Councils

Contact via Wellington City Council

Michael Arthurs
Wellington City Council
P: 021 247 8792
E:  michael.arthurs@wcc.govt.nz
The whole of the South Island

Contact via Timaru District Council

Mary Gazzard
Compliance Officer – Building & South Island IQP Secretary
Timaru District Council
P: 03 687 7468
E: iqpenquiry@timdc.govt.nz