Careers
Your future in valuation
Becoming a Registered Valuer offers you the opportunity to play a vital role in New Zealand’s property market and economy.
Registered Valuers provide independent, expert advice that underpins property transactions, lending, and investment decisions across the country. Backed by the Valuers Act 1948 the profession is built on high ethical and professional standards and supported by a network of experienced professionals.
A Registered Valuer is a respected, future-focused career where your work directly contributes to New Zealand’s economic stability and community growth.
Key responsibilities
What you’ll do
As a Registered Valuer, you may:
- Assess the value of real property assets
- Advise on property investment, and development
- Provide rental assessments and insurance cost estimates
- Support legal and arbitration processes with expert evidence
Is this you
What makes a great valuer
This career suits people who are:
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Strong communicators
- Committed to impartiality and professionalism
- Interested in property and market dynamics
Start Your Journey
Explore how to become a Registered Valuer and join a profession that helps shape New Zealand’s property future.
Educational Qualifications
Overview
The Valuers Registration Board recognises educational “certificates” represented by an approved, minimum three-year University degree in valuation.
In each case the candidate must have completed a course of study, and passed all those subjects, in the valuation option of a degree, that is acceptable to the Board.
Approved NZ University Degrees
Currently there are three New Zealand universities that have degrees and Graduate Diplomas approved by the Board. These qualifications are:
Urban |
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| Bachelor of Property | University of Auckland |
| Bachelor of Business (Property) |
Massey University |
| Bachelor of Land and Property Management (Urban valuation and property management) |
Lincoln University |
| Diploma in Business Studies (Urban Valuation) (Or equivalent Certificate) |
Massey University |
| Master of Property Practice | University of Auckland |
| Graduate Diploma in Valuation | Lincoln University |
Rural |
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| Bachelor of AgriCommerce (Rural Valuation) |
Massey University |
| Bachelor of Land and Property Management (Rural valuation and agricultural management) |
Lincoln University |
| Diploma in Business Studies (Rural Valuation) (Or equivalent Certificate) |
Massey University |
| Graduate Diploma in Valuation (Rural Valuation) |
Lincoln University |