Tōtika / Totika prequalification NZ
If a council, NZTA, Watercare, Wellington Water or another infrastructure buyer has asked for Tōtika or health and safety prequalification, start by confirming the exact requirement and your Tōtika category.
NZTA physical works prequalification guidance says contractors need current Tōtika registration before applying for NZTA prequalification. If you are preparing for NZTA physical works, check the current NZTA pack and your tender documents before choosing the assessment pathway.
Watercare supplier information has referenced Tōtika for construction works, maintenance and engineering services. Wellington Water says contractors and consultants must meet the Tōtika prequalification scheme standard and notes that Tōtika recognises SHE Pre-Qual assessments.
Councils including Hamilton, Gisborne, Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Manawatū, Dunedin and Grey District publicly reference Tōtika, SHE Pre-Qual or accepted health and safety prequalification schemes in contractor requirements.
Some buyers ask specifically for Tōtika, some accept SHE Pre-Qual or other recognised schemes, and some have their own contractor approval process. Use the wording in your client request, tender pack or council instructions before registering.
SHE Pre-Qual provides a Tōtika assessment pathway through RapidCert. If your client requires Tōtika, use the category guide first so your application starts on the right path.
If a council, NZTA, Watercare, Wellington Water or another principal has asked for prequalification and you are not sure which path applies, contact SHE Pre-Qual before paying.
FAQs
NZTA physical works prequalification guidance says physical works contractors need current Tōtika registration before applying for NZTA prequalification. Check the current NZTA pack and your tender documents, then use the Tōtika category guide if you need an assessment path.
Many councils and infrastructure buyers reference Tōtika or accepted health and safety prequalification schemes in their contractor requirements. Always check the exact requirement from your client, council or tender documents before registering.
If your buyer or principal requires Tōtika, or accepts a SHE Pre-Qual Tōtika assessment, start by checking your category and pricing. If they asked for a different scheme or you are unsure, contact SHE Pre-Qual before paying.
Your category depends on business size, the type of work you do and the value of contracts you tender for. Use the category guide before registering, and contact support if you are not sure.
Prepare current health and safety policies, worker training information, risk controls, incident or corrective-action records, insurance details and examples that show your systems are used in practice.
Tōtika registration
Check your category first, then continue through RapidCert when you are ready to start your SHE Pre-Qual Tōtika application.
Before paying, please read the SHE Pre-Qual terms and conditions, including the cancellation and refund policy.
