The NZRAB office will be closed from 20 December 2024 and reopens on 6 January 2025. For any queries during our closedown period, please email, info@nzrab.org.nz. From our team to yours, we wish you a safe and restful Christmas. Meri Kirihimete.
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The New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) is required by statute and regulation to:

  • register architects who have been assessed as competent

  • review each architect's registration every five years

  • maintain a New Zealand Architects Register

  • investigate complaints.
     

Our vision is New Zealand architects equipped to make the best possible contribution to the built environment.
 

New Zealand's architects are professionals that typically have been through a five-year architectural education and have all undergone a rigorous registration procedure. Architects are bound by an architects’ code of ethics, are required to undertake regular professional development activities, and are accountable for their actions to the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.
 

For more information, you can:

 

 

 

FAct sheets and key information

Becoming an Architect
Information for NZ secondary school students on becoming an architect.

Use of the title "architect"
Fact sheet explaining who can and can't use the title 'architect'.

Fees
The NZRAB is funded from fees paid by architects and registration applicants.

Code of Ethics
All New Zealand Registered Architects are bound by the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Registered Architects.

 

Latest NZRAB News

  • 2025 Continuing Registration Competency Review CPD tips4 December 2024

    Applications for Continuing Registration Competency Reviews are NEARLY due

    Applications for Continuing Registration Competency Reviews are due by Thursday 23 January 2025, at the latest.
    Instructions are set out below on how to:

    • prepare and submit your application
    • add continuing professional development (CPD) activities to your record.

    How to submit your application

    To submit your application, complete the following steps.

    1. Download and complete the CRCR assessment form from the continuing registration section of our  website.
    2. Download a copy of your full five-year Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record from the CPD portal and compile other relevant professional development activities.
    3. Select up to ten pages of plans or drawings that support your application.
    4. Save all documentation as one PDF document, which forms your CRCR application pack.
    5. Email your application to registration@nzrab.org.nz by the close of business on Thursday 23 January 2025, at the latest.

    How to add CPD activities to your record

    The cut-off date for adding CPD activities for this review cycle is 31 December 2024.

    To add CPD activities, use the quick links section on your dashboard in the CPD portal. As well as traditional workshops, courses, and practice support groups, you can include the following individual activities.

    • Reading professional journals
    • Books
    • Site Safe Certification courses
    • Research and site visits
    • Movies and videos
    • Published work
    • Attending an event
    • Presenting at an event
    • Teaching and design critiques
    • Practice support group
    • In-office training group
    • Other online learning or self-directed study

    Figure 1: Screenshot of the quick link screen to add individual CPD activities

    Figure 1: Screenshot of the quick link screen to add individual CPD activities

    You can add CPD activities after 31 December 2024 for the next review cycle

    You can add CPD activities after 31 December 2024, but they will not form part of this review and will not be visible until your review is complete.

    Email any questions about your CPD record to the CPD Administrator at cpd@nzrab.org.nz.

    How to download a copy of your CPD record

    To download your CPD learning history, go to your home page dashboard in the CPD portal and click on the link highlighted below.

    Figure 2: Screenshot of download link on the home page dashboard

    You’ll need to provide more information about PSG and IOT modules

    If your CPD activity relates to the Practice Support Group (PSG) and In-Office Training Group (IOT) modules, include any meeting minutes or a short description of the learning topic. Include this information for no more than ten recent PSG and IOT meetings. Check with your group coordinator about providing meeting minutes as confidential information may be included in the record.
    Email any questions about continuing registration to registration@nzrab.org.nz.

  • NZRAB Board Chair recruitment process18 November 2024

    The Minister for Building and Construction has commenced a recruitment process for the appointment of a new NZRAB Board Chair. The role will be advertised for two weeks, closing on Sunday 8 December at midnight. Here is the link to the application page for the Board Chair's role. Please note that the full position description is linked at the bottom of the application page. If you have any follow-up questions, please reach out to board.appointments@mbie.govt.nz.

  • Temporary Board Chair and Deputy Chair appointed11 November 2024

    The Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Building and Construction, has approved the temporary appointment of Tony Orgias as Acting Board Chair, and Judith Corbelletto-Thompson as Acting Deputy Chair. Please join us in congratulating Tony and Judith in their temporary appointments.

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