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Facility operator registration form
An individual who has successfully completed an MPI approved operator training course can use this form to register. You can also use this form to renew or update your registration.
Before you start
Note that registration does not grant you approval to be a facility operator of a transitional or containment facility.
Find out about facility operators
If you want to become the approved operator of a facility you also need to submit a facility application form.
Note: If your company is the facility operator, your nominated delegate needs to submit this form.
Gather the documents you need
If you are registering for the first time or renewing your registration, you'll need to upload copies of these documents with your application:
- your current identity document such as passport, driver's license, or firearms licence
- your current facility operator training certificate.
The documents you upload must have a combined file size less than 20 MB and any images must be clear.
The above documents should be saved as either a .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, or .PDF file format.
To ensure compatibility, use Adobe Acrobat when saving documents as a PDF.
Complete and submit this form
Compulsory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Collection of personal information
All information collected in this form is required for the purpose of enabling the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to assess the suitability/qualification of the application for approval under section 40 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.
The information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent unless this is permitted under the Privacy Act 2020 or other law. You have the right to access and correct any personal information held by MPI.