Application for Manager's Certificate

A Manager’s Certificate authorises the holder to manage licensed premises. An application is made under section 219 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

To hold a manager's certificate you must:

  • be 20 years or older;
  • hold the Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ);
  • be working or intend to be working in a licensed premises in the Horowhenua District; and
  • have at least 6 months recent experience supervising licensed premises in New Zealand.

Apply online

Step 1.Have your electronic documents ready

These include:

  • an electronic copy of your Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) certificate;
  • an electronic copy of photo identification (current passport or drivers licence);
  • an electronic copy of a letter from your current employer confirming you work in the industry; and
  • electronic copies of two (2) letters from character referees.

Step 2.Apply and pay online

Complete and submit this application form and pay the associated fee. Payment can be made at the time of applying by Credit / Debit Card or Account2Account, or after applying in person.

Please note: From 15 January 2026, a 2% convenience fee applies when paying by credit or debit card. Although we collect this fee with your payment, it is passed directly to our payment provider and we do not keep any of it.

Apply Online

Apply in person

Step 1.Download and complete the application form

New Manager's Certificate Application Form (Print Version)(PDF, 2MB)

Step 2.Bring in your application form and relevant documents

These include:

  • a copy of your Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) certificate;
  • a copy of photo identification (current passport or drivers licence);
  • a copy of a letter from your current employer confirming you work in the industry; and
  • copies of two (2) letters from character referees.

You can pay by cash or EFTPOS at any Horowhenua District Council office.

Step 3.Visit your nearest Council Office

Pop into your nearest Council office:

  • Levin (Main Office), 126 Oxford Street, Levin, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays 9.30am to 5pm (except public holidays).
  • Foxton Service Centre, 92 Main Street, Foxton, open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
  • Shannon Service Centre, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon, open 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
 

Once your application has been received (and matched with your payment) it will be sent to the following agencies to enquire into and report on:

  • Council’s Liquor Licensing Inspector
  • NZ Police (local branch).

Please note that the statutory timeframe allowed for the processing of applications is 20 working days.

Council’s Liquor Licensing Inspector will be in contact with you to arrange an interview to assess your knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and to determine if you are suitable to control a licensed premises. The inspector will take you through a number of scenarios covering:

  • The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012;
  • Minors;
  • Intoxication;
  • Host responsibility; and
  • Manager’s duties.

Your application and reports from the agencies involved will be passed on to the Horowhenua District Licensing Committee (DLC) to make a decision whether to grant the issue of a manager’s certificate. If there is no opposition to your application you will be notified that the manager’s certificate has been granted. If there are any objections or opposition to your application, you will be asked to attend a public hearing before the DLC.

Please note that the statutory timeframe allowed for the processing of applications is 20 working days.

Contact Us

Phone

(06) 366 0999

Email

enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz

Location

Horowhenua District Council
126 Oxford Street
Levin
5510
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