New Zealand · Licensing & Skills

Engineering registration

Professional registration and competence evaluation with Engineering New Zealand for Washington Accord, Sydney Accord, and Dublin Accord engineers.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Accredited Washington Accord engineering degree or Knowledge Assessment (KA02)
  • Demonstrated professional engineering competence against International Engineering Alliance (IEA) standards
Process

How the process works

  1. Join Engineering New Zealand
  2. Complete Knowledge Assessment (if non-Accord degree)
  3. Apply for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Degree transcripts, work experience reports, engineering project portfolio
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Civil and structural engineers are on Green List Tier 1, granting immediate residency upon receiving an accredited job offer.

Official source: Engineering New Zealand. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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