The candidate must:

a) have held a Waka Kotahi-approved in-service inspector authority appropriate to the class of vehicles they will inspect for a minimum of six months (Note 1), and

b) if you have been out of the trade for more one year and less than five years before applying, you must provide evidence of any training carried out within the last six months to bring your skills up to date with the current entry level requirements, and

c) demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of applicable statutory provisions and vehicle standards relating to entry certification sufficient to inspect a vehicle in accordance with this manual, and

d) have sound knowledge of common vehicles and their components and systems sufficient to inspect them in accordance with this manual and the VIRM: In-service certification, and

e) be a fit and proper person (section 2.6 of the Rule); the criteria considered with any application include:

i. criminal history

ii. transport-related offences

iii. relevant complaints

iv. the public interest such as relevant warnings, penalties and disciplinary actions imposed, and

f) have a current driver licence for the class(es) of vehicles they will inspect (Note 2).