Introducing
Vehicle Inspection New Zealand Ltd
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Vehicle Inspection NZ
What we do
I
n New Zealand, every motor vehicle used on the road must comply
with regulations governing safety and environmental protection.
As part of a long term partnership with Government via the New
Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), VINZ inspects, tests and certifies
new and used vehicles to ensure they comply with these regulations.
Our services meet the needs of an essential and permanent part of
road user legislation.
They include Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and Certificate of Fitness testing
(COF for commercial vehicles), vehicle appraisals and inspections,
exhaust emission testing, driver and vehicle licensing, and road user
charge collection.
Used vehicles entering the country must comply with New Zealand
regulations. Through a network of compliance agents, VINZ operates
“one stop shops” for Entry Certification in addition to nationwide
testing station sites.
Over 20yrs
on the road
V
INZ was originally established as a co-operative
in the early 1990’s. It is now a
privately owned company.
Our purpose was initially to
provide services to the
mushrooming used vehicle import industry, motor dealerships
and their customers and provide
competition in the market.
As an NZTA appointed Transport
Service Delivery Agent for over
20 years, VINZ service has expanded with changing legislative
and operational requirements.
We established a nationwide
agent network – with major
partnerships in main centres –
to handle inspection of large
bulk shipments of vehicles. This
structure minimised the need for
capital investment by VINZ and
enabled the faster processing
of vehicles from the arrival ports
VINZ is a market leader in imported used vehicle
certification - requiring specialist knowledge and skills
to the motor vehicle dealers’
sales yards.
employing skilled technicians
and specialist mechanics.
We became a market leader
in imported used vehicle
certification.
And we became a key service
provider for nationwide rental
fleets, and regional road
transport and commercial
fleet operators.
Retail vehicle testing stations
were launched in key cities
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Vehicle Inspection NZ
People and places
V
INZ employs over 150
qualified inspectors, technicians and support staff at VINZ
testing stations in Mt Wellington
and Auckland Airport; Te Rapa,
Hamilton: Palmerston North,
Lower Hutt; Nelson; Christchurch
City and Airport; Timaru and
Dunedin.
Inspector applicants must first
meet NZTA’s strict eligibility
criteria to be considered for such
a role. They have to demonstrate
practical technical skills and
know-how (many are specialist
mechanics); display exceptional
customer skills and be able to
develop a sound knowledge of
documentation.
Technical expertise and training
is provided for our service centre
staff and agents as well as everyday services for the motor trade
and public
VINZ inspectors must meet
strict NZTA criteria
Inspectorate staff undergo
thorough training to ensure they
meet the high standards required
by VINZ. They are then tested
The heavy transport industry is
a major part of our business
by NZTA’s Performance Review
System before being authorised
to issue vehicle certifications,
VINZ and NZTA regularly audit all
inspectors to ensure quality and
consistency of processes and
certification.
Management
and Administration
V
INZ head office is located in Mt Wellington, Auckland. Our head
office team includes Operations, IT, HR, Finance & Administration,
Training and Business Development.
Gordon Shaw Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Future
V
INZ has contracted to the
NZTA for over 20 years.
All contracts and appointments
have been regularly renewed
based on VINZ excellent performance and on-going commitment to delivering services on
behalf of NZTA.
Commercial Governance is a key element of VINZ’s success with two
non-Executive Directors and a formal management structure in place.
We are ready to meet the needs
of the motor industry as it faces
continual changes in requirements for vehicles allowed on
New Zealand roads.
Our commitment to innovation
has resulted in better and more
efficient ways to deliver services
to our customers.
VINZ Head Office. Unit C, 26-30 Vestey Dr, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060. PO Box 14-149, Panmure, Auckland 1741. Phone: 09 573 3231 Fax: 09 573 3239.
visit us online today at www.vinz.co.nz