Vaccinator authorisation process
Health professionals wishing to become authorised vaccinators need to complete training and apply for authorisation. Find the vaccinator authorisation process and forms for your region.
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
From 5 November 2025, authorised vaccinators and BCG endorsed vaccinator based in the Northern and Te Waipounamu regions will be required to use the Workforce Requests Portal to apply for authorisation and renewal of their authorisations. For more details visit:
Vaccinating workforce
Te Manawa Taki and Te Ikaroa authorised vaccinators and BCG endorsed vaccinators will continue to use their local processes as detailed below until 11 February 2026.
Authorised vaccinator
Authorised vaccinators are registered health professionals who have completed vaccinator foundation training, a workbook, and a clinical assessment, and are authorised to administer vaccinations. They can administer vaccines listed on the NZ Immunisation Schedule and any other vaccines that are part of an approved immunisation programme to all eligible groups, according to the conditions of their vaccinator authorisation.
Authorisations are valid for two years. Update training and authorisation renewal needs to be completed every two years.
People wishing to become authorised vaccinators need to complete training and apply to their local medical officer of health for authorisation or use the Workforce Requests Portal if it is available in your region.
Workforce Requests Portal - Health NZ (external link)
Starting date vaccinators use the Workforce Requests Portal to apply for authorisation and renewals (by region)
- Northern | Te Tai Tokerau – 5 November 2025
- Midlands | Te Manawa Taki – 11 February 2026
- Central | Te Ikaroa – 11 February 2026
- South Island | Te Waipounamu – 5 November 2025
Until the portal is available in your region, your local authorisation requirements and settings will apply.
Read more about the training and authorisation requirements to become an authorised vaccinator
Regional application process and forms
Vaccinator authorisation process and forms, and local immunisation programme application process and forms for your region can be found below.
Auckland
Auckland
Forms
[DOCX, 520 KB]Application for new local immunisation programme - Northern region [DOCX, 563 KB]
Queries and support
For any queries or support:
- email vaccinator@adhb.govt.nz
- call 09 623 4600 extension 27091
Waikato
Waikato
Bay of Plenty and Lakes (Rotorua and Taupō)
Bay of Plenty and Lakes (Rotorua and Taupō)
Initial vaccinator authorisation application - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 184 KB]
Assessment of clinical practice for vaccinators - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [PDF, 175 KB]
Reauthorisation of vaccinator application - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 184 KB]
Authorised vaccinator assessor application - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 213 KB]
Reauthorised vaccinator assessor application - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 214 KB]
Peer review clinical assessment - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 175 KB]
Local immunisation programme application - Bay of Plenty and Lakes [DOCX, 185 KB]
Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington
Authorised vaccinator application form – Greater Wellington [PDF, 706 KB]
Peer review assessment form for vaccinator reauthorisation – Greater Wellington [PDF, 312 KB]
Local immunisation programme application form – Greater Wellington [DOCX, 46 KB]
BCG endorsement application form – Greater Wellington [PDF, 682 KB]
Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast
Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast
Nelson Marlborough
Nelson Marlborough
Northland
Northland
Queries and support
For any queries or support, email Authorised.Vaccinator@northlanddhb.org.nz