Application information
Application and assessment process
There are separate application forms for the different types of certification. There are 2 assessment processes: one for the engineer and one for the local manufacturer.
Address
Vehicle Inspections
NZ Transport Agency
Palmerston North Office
Private Bag 11777
Palmerston North 4442
vehicleinspections@nzta.govt.nz
Police check
All inspectors are required to be ‘fit and proper’ for the role. This means that all applicants’ names are submitted to the police who will report back if there are any convictions against that name. Any convictions may be taken into account before an application is accepted.
In general, convictions which are 5 years old, or more, are ignored, as are convictions for matters that are not relevant to an inspector’s role. If there are any doubts about an applicant’s suitability for the role, the applicant will be asked to supply any mitigating information.