The Registration Process

The New Zealand Registered Architects Board NZRAB

The New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) is a Statutory Board tasked with setting the process and procedures for Registration. It is important to visit their website frequently for information and to be updated on registration requirements.

Applicants apply for registration on the basis of their qualifications and experience. The categories or eligibility criteria  are described as Pathways. There are eight  different Pathways. that you can use,  depending on your individual circumstances. For example, a majority of applications are through Pathway 1, and this  pathway is for applicants who hold a recognised New Zealand, Singaporean qualification in architecture.

The documentation that you can download from the website gives you information about the practical experience requirements, practical experience assessment process, case study requirements and the process and documents you need to complete when you apply to the  NZRAB.

You need to talk to the NZRAB about the pathway that suits your individual circumstances.  For more information  about the pathway that best suits your circumstances, talk to Andrew Symonds at the NZRAB at andrew@nzrab.org.nz  or call  Wellington (04) 471 1336


NZRAB Registration Schedule
There are two assessments periods per year. The first  intake is April 2012 (Case Studies are due on 23rd April/ Professional Conversations start on 5th June) The second intake  is in September (Case studies due on 10th September and Professional Conversations start 23rd October)  
Please see the NZRAB 2012 Equivalency and Registration Application and Fee Schedule 

Contact NZRAB at The Forum

The 'Grad' website has a very useful function  The Forum . At The Forum, you can ask any questions about the Registration Process to the NZRAB.

If you intend to become a Registered Architect some time soon the NZRAB we can provide you with regular updates about what’s happening to the NZRAB’s initial registration procedures and requirements. All you need to do is enter your email address and click subscribe. Then you will receive updates by email. When you want to stop receiving these updates all you do is unsubscribe, which comes at the bottom of each email.

Go to NZRAB site to register your email address.

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