New Zealand gained qualification assessment
If you have gained a qualification from a New Zealand institute and wish to immigrate or seek employment in New Zealand, you can have your qualifications confirmed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
From 1 November 2005, the Qualification Recognition Service no longer have responsibility for assessment of New Zealand qualifications. If the New Zealand Immigration Service has requested that you have the level of your qualification confirmed by NZQA, please apply in writing to
The Register Advisor
Quality Assurance Division
NZQA
PO Box 160
Wellington 6140
Please include the following in your letter
- The name of the qualification(s) awarded with the year awarded
- A return postal address
Please note: If you have an International qualification you would like to have assessed the Qualification Recognition Service is responsible for this assessment. More info can be found here.
Documents required
You must also supply certified copies of the following documents:
- Degrees and Diplomas, or other award certificates from New Zealand tertiary institutions, or training providers.
- Deed poll or marriage certificates showing change of name, if applicable.
Certified copies
Certified copies are photocopies that have been stamped or endorsed by a person who certifies that the copy is a true copy of the original. The person who certifies the copy must be an official of the issuing authority or a person authorised by law in your home country or in New Zealand to certify documents, for example, a Justice of the Peace, lawyer, or court official. A signature is required on each page with the name and title of the official shown legibly below their signature.
The certified documents that you provide are not returned to you. They are retained as a record of your application.