Section 219, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Thank you for choosing to apply for your Manager's Certificate online.

Use this cover page to assist you in lodging a complete Manager’s Certificate application.

Click here for further information on applying for a Manager's Certificate.

Fees

General information:

• If the applicant is currently employed as a duty manager, the application should be filed with the District Licensing Committee nearest to the licensed premises where they work. If the applicant is not currently employed as a duty manager, the application should be filed with the District Licensing Committee for the district in which they are currently living. Please only submit this application if the applicant is eligible in the Hamilton City Council district. Click here to see the area of the Hamilton City Council district.
• Each applicant is required to attend an interview with a Alcohol Licensing Inspector, which will include a test on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The applicant will be contacted after the application has been received to arrange an appointment for their interview.

Supporting documents you need to provide:

To complete this online form, you will need to attach the following electronic documents. Please ensure you have these documents scanned and ready to attach (preferably as PDFs) before continuing with the form:

• Written reference from the applicants employer at the licensed premises at which they are currently working. This should confirm their employment on licensed premises, how long they have worked there and relevant duties.
• A written character reference from someone able to verify the applicant's suitability to hold a Manager's Certificate (references from the applicants employer at the licensed premises at which they are currently working, family members or relatives are NOT acceptable).
• A copy of the applicants Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ).
• If the applicants LCQ was issued under the Sale of Alcohol Act 1989, a copy of their LCQ Bridging Test completion certificate.
• Other evidence to support the application regarding experience, character, suitability and training (not mandatory), e.g. a CV (if the applicant has had experience working in or controlling licensed premises) and/or relevant training certificates.

If you are applying for the Manager's Certificate on behalf of someone else:

• A copy of the authority to act as an agent of the applicant, signed by the applicant

If the applicant is not a New Zealand Citizen or Resident, the applicant must provide:

• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of current work permit/visa
• Copy of Drivers Licence 

Once you have the electronic documents ready to attach, please click Continue.