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Drivers who hold an eligible overseas heavy vehicle licence may be able to convert it to a New Zealand Class 5 licence, subject to NZTA requirements. The conversion process may include licence verification, assessment of driving experience, and completion of theory and/or practical driving tests.
Once converted, a Class 5 licence allows drivers to legally operate heavy combination vehicles with no weight limits, in accordance with vehicle design and road regulations. This option is ideal for experienced international drivers seeking employment in freight transport, logistics, construction, and commercial transport industries across New Zealand.
This NZTA-approved course is delivered over approximately 2 to 2.5 days and includes both theoretical and practical components. On the first day, you will complete the Work Time and Logbook course, including a written assessment for Unit Standard 24089.
On the following day, you will undertake the appropriate New Zealand truck licence theory training aligned with their equivalent overseas licence, covering Classes 2 to 5, to meet NZTA requirements. This is followed by practical driver training and a practical assessment, ensuring participants meet the NZTA standards for safely operating heavy vehicles in New Zealand across Classes 2 to 5.
Approved NZTA Course course is a 2 to 2.5 course and it consist of theory and practical components.
Day 1
On the First day you will complete a Work Time and Logbook course including written assessment (Unit Standard 24089).
Following day
You will complete an appropriate NZ truck licence course according to your equivalent overseas licence theory training to meet NZTA requirements (classes 2-5). On the Second day You will complete a practical training followed by practical assessment to meet NZTA requirements for Operating a Heavy vehicle in New Zealand (classes 2-5).
Unit Standard 24089 – Work Time and Logbook course covers following subjects:
Unit Standard Class 2 / Class 4 / Class 5 – Operate a Class 2|4|5 Vehicle covers following subjects:
Class 2 $1180+GST
Class 4 $1280+GST
Class 5 $1720+GST
You will receive a NZTA course certificate to show that you successfully completed the NZTA Approved Truck licence course. You will need to fill in an Approved (DL4) Exemption form and send it to NZTA headquarters for a Final Approval from NZTA. It takes up to 10 working days. On Successfully approved exemption application you will receive you NZ Truck licence (class 2-5) without Supervisor condition.
if NZTA does not approve your application due to unforeseen circumstance ( for e.g. Licence validity and verification issues, speeding/parking tickets, ect.) you will have to complete Overseas Licence conversion Practical test. additional charges will apply. Prodrive does not bear any responsibility for unsuccessful application approvals.
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