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TŌTIKA Assessment

Understanding your prequalification needs

We provide assessment services for two Health and Safety Prequalification frameworks: PREQUAL and TŌTIKA.

Both frameworks are designed to ensure contractors meet high health and safety standards. It's important to choose the Prequalification type that best fits your industry and client requirements. If you're uncertain, please contact us for advice.

TŌTIKA categories and pricing

Category S - Sole Trader

Individual who works independently

You are an independent contractor who works solo without employing staff or engaging other contractors. Your work is entirely self-managed and independent.

$298 + GST ($149 per annum)

Category 1

Smaller sized, regular construction risk activity supplier

You employ up to 20 people and handle regular construction risk activities with contract values not exceeding NZ$2.5 million.

$598 + GST ($299 per annum)

Category 2

Medium sized or higher risk activity supplier

With a team of up to 200, your contracts are capped at NZ$20 million and exclude very high-risk work activities.

$999 + GST

Category 3

Large sized or very high risk supplier

You have over 200 employees, undertake significant contracts over NZ$20 million and engage in very high-risk work activities as defined by Tōtika.

$1,499 + GST

Cross-recognition of existing certifications

TŌTIKA recognises several external audits and certifications, such as ISO45001, SafePlus On-Site Assessment, and Q-Safe, allowing you to achieve H&S Prequalification without an assessment. For equivalent certifications, contact TŌTIKA at www.chasnz.org/totika

Core criteria: Performing vs. Developing

Tōtika classifies contractors as either “Performing” or “Developing.” In order to achieve the “Performing” status, you must demonstrate that your capabilities meet the minimum requirements for each core criteria.

Download a PDF version of the Tōtika questionnaires and guidance document below.

Please note: This document includes all categories. Please refer to the index to find the page numbers for the specific category you’re interested in. The assessment must be completed online.

Download PDF

Totika Core Criteria and Assessment Standard V3.1.7 July 2025

Tōtika

PDF - 1.2Mb

Tōtika validity periods

Categories S and 1 are valid for 24 months.
Categories 2 and 3 are valid for 12 months.
Note: If you renew your H&S Prequalification within 3 months of its expiration, the additional time will be included in your new validity period.

Understanding the Tōtika Assessment process

We have stripped the friction out of the application process. Earning your prequalification follows four straightforward steps:

Step 1. Business Profile

Answer a few quick questions about your business size, activities, and operating regions. Based on your answers, our system will recommend the most appropriate Tōtika category for your operations.

Step 2. Submission

Complete the online assessment and upload your physical evidence. One of our experienced, New Zealand-based practitioners will review your submission and may request additional details if needed.

Step 3. Response

Receive pragmatic, expert feedback directly from your assessor. You will have a dedicated window to provide extra information or clarification to help complete your assessment faster and boost your final rating.

Step 4. Prequalified

Once your assessment is finalised, download your official H&S prequalification report and certificate to share immediately with current and potential clients.