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Becoming an offshore licensed immigration adviser for New Zealand
This page of our website is designed to give offshore New Zealand immigration advisers all the information they need to complete an application for a New Zealand immigration advisers licence.
Step 1 – Watch the introductory video.
Step 2 – Obtain a copy of the Application Booklet [PDF 1MB, 60 pages] – if you haven't obtained a hard copy from the Immigration Advisers Authority you can download a PDF copy.
Step 3 – We recommend you download a copy of the competency standards and the code of conduct before you proceed further with this presentation.
Step 4 – Watch the presentation below the introductory video to guide you through completing the application booklet. Depending on the speed of your computer, this may take some time to load.
Step 5 – Once you've finished the presentation you can refer to the list of links below. The links will take you to specific pages of interest. If you have further queries, you can email us at info@iaa.govt.nz.
NOTE: If you are an Australian migration agent registered with the Office of the MARA, you do not need to follow the process set out here. You can apply for a New Zealand immigration advisers licence directly by completing and lodging a Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 Application for a New Zealand Immigration Advisers Licence [pdf, 16 pages, 709kb]. More information for MARA registered agents.
(transcript of video presentation)Next, to walk you through the process, we’ve prepared a 20-minute presentation below. Make sure you have your application booklet in front of you.
On 29 November 2010, the application booklet was amended as a result of the introduction of the Immigration Act 2009. As a result, the page numbers quoted in the presentation do not match the page numbers in the updated application booklet.
Download a PDF copy of the presentation [pdf, 33 pages, 3.9MB]. (transcript of slide presentation)
The links mentioned in the presentation are listed below. If you can't find the information you need, please email the Immigration Advisers Authority at info@iaa.govt.nz.
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