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Manager's Certificates (New and Renewal)

A Managers Certificate allows you to manage any licensed premises such as an On, Off, Club or Special Licence. When alcohol is being sold or supplied to the public on a licensed premises there must be a duty manager on duty at all times. It is their job to make sure the premises comply with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the conditions of the alcohol licence. 

Check out this Managers Guide.

You need to: 

  • Be 20 years or older
  • Hold current employment in a licensed premises
  • Have six months experience in a licensed premises in New Zealand (if you do not have six months experience, your application will be put on hold until you do)
  • Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or have a valid work visa for New Zealand 
  • Hold a Licence Controller Qualification.

What you need to apply: 

  • A colour copy of your photo identification (Drivers Licence, Passport or 18+ Card/Kiwi Access Card)
  • A copy of your LCQ certificate or proof from your training provider that you have successfully completed unit standards 4646 and 16705
  • A copy of your LCQ Bridging Test certificate (if applicable) 
  • A letter from your employer confirming;
    • Your employment 
    • How long you have worked there
    • Any relevant duties
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, you must also provide: 
    • Colour copy of your current passport 
    • Copy of current visa 

 NEW MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

After the application has been processed, applicants will be contacted to set up an interview. This interview allows the Alcohol Licencing Inspector to be sure you have a good understanding of your responsibilities as a Duty Manager under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

What you need to apply: 

To complete the application you will need to supply the following:

  • A copy of proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand (if applicable) 
  • A copy of your Licence Controller Qualification certificate
  • A copy of your Licence Controller Qualification Bridging certificate (if required)
  • A copy of your previous Manager's Certificate
  • A letter from the employer of the licensed premises where you are working or a letter from the club you are working at, showing your involvement.

RENEW YOUR MANAGERS CERTIFICATE

If you have any questions about the application process or what is required of you to obtain a managers certificate, please call customer services on 06 838 7309 and ask to speak with the Alcohol Licensing Inspector. You can also email us at eho@wairoadc.govt.nz with the detail of what you want to do so we can do a basic check of where you need to start.

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