Rēhita hei Mātanga Mana Motuhake Register as an Independent Qualified Person (IQP)

What you need to register as an IQP

Before you register, make sure you have:

qualifications for each specified system
supporting documents for each specified system
your work history or CV
three references
IQP assessment information
copies of professional memberships and licenses
a recent photo of yourself for a new IQP membership card
a current insurance certificate that has not expired.

For more information on the documents we need, visit What you need to register as an Independent Qualified Person (IQP).

Our tip

You need to Renew your IQP registration every three years.

Every year you will need to Submit your annual insurance certificate.

How to register

Email IQP.Registrar@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with your completed registration form, supporting documents and your photo.

Independent Qualified Person (IQP) - Application for Registration

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No payment is required at this stage.

We will send you your invoice once we approve your application.

IQP registration fee

Service	Fee
Registration costs for IQP – Fixed fee (not refundable, no additional charges)	$750
Registration renewal for IQP (every three years) – Fixed fee (not refundable, no additional charges)	$500

What happens next

We present new applications to the registration team at meetings held every two weeks.

We will approve your application if it meets the criteria and includes the required supporting documentation.

Once you have paid the registration fee, we will add you to the IQP register and send you a Registered Independent Qualified Person Practising Certificate.

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Rēhita hei Mātanga Mana Motuhake Register as an Independent Qualified Person (IQP)

What you need to register as an IQP

How to register

Independent Qualified Person (IQP) - Application for Registration

IQP registration fee

What happens next

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