When liquor is being sold or supplied on licensed premises a manager is required to be on duty.
Managers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Sale of Liquor Act and the conditions of the licence. Managers are required to hold a managers certificate issued by a District Licensing Agency or Liquor Licensing Authority. Manager’s certificates are portable so that you can be appointed as a manager on any licensed premises in New Zealand.
Applicants for a manager’s certificate must have completed an approved training course and relevant experience in the industry is also considered when applying.
Types of manager's certificate
A club manager’s certificate enables a person to manage any licensed premises where there is a club licence or special licence in force.
A general manager’s certificate enables a person to manage any licensed premises.
Anyone applying for a general manager’s certificate must hold a prescribed qualification known as the Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) issued by the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI). The qualification is obtained by completing the two NZQA unit standards 4646 (Sale of Liquor Act) and 16705 (Host Responsibility) and applying to HSI for the LCQ. Applications to HSI are available at www.hsi.co.nz.
Applicants for a club manager’s certificate do not require the LCQ but must complete an approved training course. This is generally the same unit standard course required for the LCQ although we will approve the non NZQA SCANZ course for managers of sports clubs.
Notification of appointment as manager
It is a requirement that any appointment or termination of appointment of a manager for premises is notified to us, the Liquor Licensing Authority and the police nearest to the premises.
Forms
Appropriate forms and guideline information can be downloaded here or by contacting us