Electrical Inspector (Endorsed Mining Operations)

Registration New Zealand experience pathway

Registration requirements

To become an Electrical Inspector (Endorsed Mining Operations) you must complete the following requirements:

  • Have held Registration as an Electrical Inspector with the EWRB in New Zealand for a period of not less than 2 years
  • Completed not less than 1 year (2000 hours) of practical experience in a mining operation or substantially similar practical experience
  • Have adequate knowledge, training, skills, and experience satisfactory to the Board.

Registration class

Electrical Inspector (Endorsed Mining Operations)

Required work experience

You must have: 

  • Held Registration as an Electrical Inspector with the EWRB in New Zealand for a period of not less than 2 years
  • Completed not less than 1 year (2000 hours) of practical experience in a mining operation or substantially similar practical experience satisfactory to the Board
  • Adequate knowledge, training, skills, and experience satisfactory to the Board of:
    • The control of earth potential rise
    • The use of relocatable mining electrical equipment
    • The performance of safety functions required for mining activities and mining electrical equipment
    • Risk management.

Required documents

You must provide the following documents in your application.

Certified proof of identity

  • A certified copy of the front and back of your current New Zealand Driver Licence; or
  • A certified copy of your current Passport biographic page.
  • If you do not have a Passport or New Zealand Driver Licence, please refer to the Certified documents page on our website for more information. 

Certified documents

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar. The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Work history references from Board-approved supervisor

You must provide detailed references of your work experience.

Your references must:

  • Detail the prescribed electrical work experience that you have completed covering 1 years (2000 hours)
  • Include the start and end dates of employment for each company
  • Include the number of hours, days, weeks, or months of work experience you have completed
  • Contain sufficient experience in the area you seek registration
  • Be on company letterhead
  • Be signed and dated by your Board-approved supervisor on your file
  • Contain email contact details for your supervisor.

Prescribed electrical work – New Zealand Legislation

Passport quality photo

ID photo requirements

Check that your photo meets the requirements:

Online photo checker – New Zealand passports

Payment details

You can pay for your application by credit or debit card. All payments made outside the New Zealand banking system must be made by credit card.

Application checklist

Application checklist

Information on certified documents

Certified documents

Before you apply

Have you completed the Registration requirements?

You must complete the Registration requirements before you apply.

Check the “Registration requirements” above to ensure you have completed all the requirements.

Important: If you apply and you have not completed the requirements, your application will be declined and the application fee will not be refunded.

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