Authorised vaccinators are health professionals who can legally administer vaccines that are part of an approved immunisation programme, without the need for a prescription or standing order.
To become an authorised vaccinator in the Auckland region you need to complete a vaccinator authorisation application (.docx), and have it approved by a medical officer of health at Auckland Regional Public Health Service.
Authorised vaccinators can only independently administer vaccines that are part of an approved immunisation programme. These can either be:
More information is available in our Guide to becoming an authorised vaccinator in the Auckland region (PDF).
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To become an authorised vaccinator in the Auckland region, you need to follow the following steps:
For more information download the Guide to becoming an authorised vaccinator in the Auckland region (PDF).
There are three different types of vaccinator authorisation given in the Auckland region:
1. General authorisation
Authorised vaccinators can independently administer vaccines to all age groups as part of an approved immunisation programme.
2. Age-restricted authorisation
Authorised vaccinators can independently administer vaccines to individuals aged 3 years or older as part of an approved immunisation programme.
3. Limited vaccine authorisation
Authorised vaccinators can independently administer specified vaccines as part of an approved immunisation programme.
Last updated 19.6.2023
For queries, email us on vaccinator@adhb.govt.nz