FARMERS
Apply for NZFAP
THE NZFAP CERTIFICATION PROCESS
1. Apply
Complete the NZFAP application form.
2. Prepare
Familiarise yourself with what's covered at audit and complete the pre-audit checklist.
3. Audit
Your farm will be audited within two months of you being accepted into the programme.
4. Certification
Confirmation of certification, provided any CARs issued have been closed within 30 days of audit.
5. Recertification
Within three years, you'll be re-audited, to maintain your certification.
1. Apply - fill in the application form
Start by filling in the application form and sending it to nzfap@nzfai.org.nz. You can download it below.
If you need help, speak to your livestock company or wool company representative. They’ll help you understand why you should be part of the programme and show you how to complete the application form.
Once you've applied, they will check in with you regularly and help you get ready for audit.
WITHIN TWO MONTHS
2. Prepare
- get ready for audit
Once we’ve accepted your application, it’s important you get properly prepared for your audit.
Make sure you understand what you need to do for each requirement and complete the pre-audit checklist.
Remember, the more prepared you are, the smoother and easier it will be.
Request a copy of the current Standard and/or Farmer Handbook
3. Audit - what to expect
Your audit will be with of our independent auditors (QCONZ). These auditors all have a farming background, so they know their way around a farm.
You can expect the audit to take about two hours. They're not there to try and trip you up, but they will be thorough - it's essential for the reputation of the industry that we get this right.
WITHIN TWO DAYS OF AUDIT
4. Certification
If you pass your audit, you can expect to receive certification within two business days – and congratulations from us on a job well done!
If you’re issued with any corrective action requests (CARs), you’ll need to close them within 30 days (or within 24 hours, for critical CARs). Your auditor will provide guidance on what’s needed to close these out. Once the audit requirements are met, you should receive certification within two business days.
EVERY THREE YEARS
5. Re-certification
To maintain your certification, you’ll be audited every three years.
It’s important you get properly prepared for your recertification audit. This includes completing the audit checklist and checking what’s changed since you were first certified.
If you’re not sure what's changed, take a look at the ‘What’s new’ section of our website. You can also request a copy of the latest version of the Standard here. Your livestock company or wool company representatives will also keep you up to date and provide ongoing support.
RECORD KEEPING
It's simpler than you might think
Really. You can keep your records in whatever way works best for you. This might be using an online programme, using your farm diary or meat company records book, or downloading the templates here - it's that easy.
We just need to see that all the information we’re looking for is recorded somehow, somewhere.
Templates
Take a look at our range of templates, designed to make record keeping easier. Use them together with our factsheets and you'll be audit ready in no time!
Factsheets
We've created a range of factsheets to help you understand what's required under NZFAP record keeping requirements.
General enquiries:
Email: info@nzfap.com
New Zealand Farm Assurance Incorporated
Registered office:
Level 4, Wellington Chambers
154 Featherston Street
PO Box 121
Wellington 6140
New Zealand