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    Manager's Certificates

    When alcohol is being sold or supplied to the public on licensed premises, there must be a manager who holds a Manager’s Certificate on duty at all times. If you are the manager on duty, it is your responsibility to make sure the premises meets its responsibilities under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the conditions of the alcohol licence.

    New Certificate

    If you meet the criteria, you can apply for a manager's certificate using the application form and steps on this page. To apply for a manager’s certificate, you must meet the following criteria:

    • You are at least 20 years of age.
    • You are working or intend to work in a licensed premises within the Manawatū District.
    • You have at least six months recent experience managing the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol on a licensed premises in New Zealand. This can be as a temporary or acting manager, or under the guidance of a certified manager.
    • A copy of your LCQ certificate or proof from your training provider that you have successfully completed unit standards 4646 and 16705:
      • 4646 - Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
      • 16705 - Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises.

    This qualification must be obtained through a qualified Alcohol Licensing Training Provider (PDF file, 441.7 KB).

    Under the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority, you must also be able to speak English well enough to be able to hold a conversation with the alcohol licensing inspector that conducts your interview.

    When applying for a manager’s certificate, please ensure that you have provided all the information required as listed under Checklist for Managers Applications (PDF file, 401.7 KB).

    All applications are vetted by the NZ Police. If you have been convicted of any offence, please refer to The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 (PDF file, 18.1 KB) to see if this applies to you. More information is also available on the Ministry of Justice Website.

    A certified Manager must be on duty at all times when alcohol is being sold or supplied to the public except in the case of most special licences and endorsed licences (i.e. BYO). If the certified manager is ill, absent, dismissed or resigned, a licensee can be formally appointed as a temporary or acting manager. They must give notice of this appointment to the following parties:

    • Manawatū District Licensing Committee
    • NZ Police

    Click here for application forms, click here for fees.

    Renew Your Certificate

    It is important that you renew your manager's certificate before it expires. If you don't renew it in time, you will have to apply for a new manager's certificate.