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Streamline your CPEng journey
with the new step-by-step checklist

Who are we?

Engineering New Zealand is the Registration Authority under the Chartered Professional Engineers New Zealand Act 2002. This means that we assess and register engineers as Chartered Professional Engineers. We also investigate complaints and manage the disciplinary process.

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Chartered Professional Engineer Register

As the Registration Authority under the Chartered Professional Engineers New Zealand Act 2002, we maintain the Register of Chartered Professional Engineers.​

Our process

Sign up for an account

With your CPEng post-nominal, you’ll establish yourself as a leader and open yourself up to new career opportunities where you’re known in the industry.

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Sign up here 

Check your eligibility

You must have a Washington Accord-accredited qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.

Submit your application

One of our Competence Assessment Advisors will check the information you’ve provided and give you feedback within 10 working days.  

Get
evaluated

An assessment panel will be assigned to you. Your application will be reviewed over 8–10 weeks. 

Find out the
outcome

Your advisor will let you know the proposed outcome of your application. 

What's on?

  • CPEng Rule Changes: What you need to know for your next reassessment
    CPEng Rule Changes: What you need to know for your next reassessment
    Tue, 07 Oct
    Webinar
    07 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Webinar
    From January 2026, a new reassessment process will come into effect. This session will walk you through the updated guidance, outline what’s changing, and explain how to prepare for your next reassessment with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and get your questions answered
  • Let's get you Chartered
    Let's get you Chartered
    Fri, 21 Nov
    Webinar
    21 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Webinar
    Holding registration as a CPEng gives prospective employers and clients immediate respect and confidence in your abilities. Registering as a CPEng also opens the door to career progression, leadership development and opportunities to work overseas.
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