How ready are you for CPEng?

Thinking about CPEng? Start with our self-assessment tool to gauge your readiness and get practical guidance.

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.

Find a registered engineer

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.

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 Registered

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?

Fri, 22 Aug
Let's get you Chartered
Webinar
Register
22 Aug 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.
Tue, 02 Sept
Getting Chartered via Mutual Recognition
Webinar
Register
02 Sept 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Webinar
Join us for this insightful webinar to learn how the CPEng process works via mutual recognition pathway and the importance of NZ experience and suitable work samples from NZ.
Fri, 19 Sept
Knowledge Assessments
Webinar
Register
19 Sept 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Webinar
If you are looking to apply for CPEng and do not hold a Washington Accord qualification, join us for this insightful webinar to learn how the Knowledge Assessment process works as the first step towards your goal of registering as a Chartered Professional Engineer.
Tue, 07 Oct
CPEng Rule Changes: What you need to know for your next reassessment
Webinar
Register
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