Takes a Driver Licence test applicant along a prescribed testing route to determine their practical driving ability, in accordance with the Driver Testing Officer’s Manual.

Prepare for daily tests and appointments as detailed in a booking schedule; carry out pre-drive applicant and vehicle check-in accordance with the Manual; may receive payments for testing and maintain accurate records of these; takes applicant along the prescribed testing route to determine their abilities in accordance with the Manual; abide by the Manual to ensure safety standards are met; ensure clear and explicit instructions are delivered to the applicant; calculate and document assessment of testing and record outcomes on score sheets in accordance with the Driver Testing Officer’s Manual; debrief applicant on the outcome of their testing and provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants on how to achieve improvements; issue temporary licences to successful applicants; report all hazards or unsafe situations; report all accidents/incidents and near-misses.

Employees work predominantly within a vehicle (frequent) and in an office (occasional). Work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated, clean and well-maintained. May be required to work in all weather conditions.

• The physical work demand is sedentary to light.
• Sitting is frequent when driver testing and completing testing forms and other administration tasks. Standing and walking is necessary when testing.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, and kneeling may be required when checking the condition of the testing vehicle.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely when looking for traffic coming from behind the vehicle.
• Stretching up and reaching across, lifting, carrying, and pulling, and contact with skin irritants or water are not significant aspects of this job.
• Repetitive movements with the hands are frequently required when using pens or devices and completing forms and other administration tasks.
• Driving may be an occasional requirement.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment may include manuals, pens, devices, computers, printers, photocopiers, telephones, and other general office equipment.
• Mental skills include knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, observational, analytical, decision-making, scoring/calculation, and communication skills.

• To conduct practical driving tests an individual must be employed or contracted by Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ), or the NZ Defence Force, or the NZ Transport Agency, and have trained on-the-job to obtain a Testing Officer Endorsement (O) on their Driver Licence (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
• To gain an O Endorsement a person needs to: have held a Full Driver Licence for at least two years; hold each class of licence they want to test; pass a fit and proper person check; have submitted medical and vision certification; and have successfully completed O Endorsement certification training (theory and practical tests).
• Previous experience as a Driving Instructor, Police Officer, or Commercial Driver, is likely advantageous.

There are some opportunities for flexibility of movement.