Is licensing for me?

A guide for people thinking about applying to be a licensed building practitioner

If you are a building professional, such as a:

• designer
• builder
• site supervisor
• construction manager
• carpenter
• external plasterer
• bricklayer or blocklayer
• roofer

then you should read this guide. It explains occupational licensing in detail, so you can decide:

• whether to apply to be licensed
• if yes, which licencing class or classes to apply for.

Is licensing for me? is divided into two parts. The first part explains licensing and will help you decide whether to apply and for which licensing class.

The second part explains how to apply; what evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience you will need to provide; how you will be assessed; and your responsibilities once you are licensed.

Once you have read this guide, if you know which class or classes you wish to apply for, you will need to obtain an application pack.

This will contain the various application forms, plus additional information. You can download application packs from the Department's website.

You can also request that the appropriate application pack(s) be posted to you by calling 0800 60 60 50 or emailing info@dbh.govt.nz

You can also write to:

Building Practitioner Licensing
The Department of Building and Housing
PO Box 10-729
Wellington