Helping organisations succeed through certification for over 50 years
For more than 50 years, Telarc has been a trusted provider of independent certification, assurance, and business improvement services, supporting organisations throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. As a Crown-owned entity established to promote standards, quality, and organisational excellence, Telarc has built a reputation for integrity, technical expertise, and impartial assessment.
Over the decades, we have partnered with businesses, government agencies, local authorities, and not-for-profit organisations to help demonstrate compliance, strengthen governance, improve operational performance, and build confidence among customers, regulators, and stakeholders.
Our experienced auditors deliver certification services across a broad range of internationally recognised ISO standards and industry-specific programmes. Combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of organisational challenges, we provide auditing and certification services that not only verify compliance but also identify opportunities for continual improvement and long-term success.
Whether embarking on certification for the first time or maintaining a mature management system, organisations can rely on Telarc for a professional, transparent, and value-added certification experience. We are committed to helping our clients achieve internationally recognised standards, enhance organisational performance, and realise the lasting benefits of independent verification and best-practice management systems.
As one of the region's most established and respected certification bodies, Telarc continues to help organisations build trust, manage risk, and achieve sustainable success through credible, internationally recognised certification.
Our Organisation
Telarc Limited is a Crown Entity Subsidiary and is wholly New Zealand owned through the Accreditation Council. We are recognised by JAS-ANZ (the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand) as an accredited Certification and Registration Body.
The expertise, professionalism, and dedication of our people are at the heart of everything we do. Combined with our unwavering commitment to service excellence and client success, this enables us to build lasting partnerships and deliver value to organisations throughout New Zealand.

Our Responsibilities
At Telarc, we recognise that our social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities play an important role in how we operate and the impact we have on our communities, clients, and people.
We are committed to maintaining strong governance, responsible business practices, and effective systems that help us manage, monitor, and continually improve our performance in these areas.
Open communication and meaningful engagement are central to our approach. We actively seek feedback from both clients and employees through regular satisfaction surveys, and open dialogue, ensuring we continue to meet expectations and identify opportunities for improvement.
Who we work with
Telarc partners with organisations of all sizes across New Zealand, from small businesses and not-for-profit organisations to large corporates, government agencies, manufacturers, food producers, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and infrastructure providers.
Our clients operate across a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, construction, food production, transport and logistics, science and technology, healthcare, defence, and the public sector - with a particular focus on management system certification and compliance auditing.
Whether an organisation is seeking certification for the first time or maintaining an established management system, we work alongside our clients to provide independent auditing, certification, and training services that support compliance, continual improvement, and business success.
Company Structure
Telarc Ltd BOARD
Chair
Simonne Eldridge
Directors
Vikki Brannagan
Stephen Cheadle
Fiona Carrick
Rachel Pinn
Chief Executive
Mr Philip Cryer
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Find out about our History and Culture
Learn more about Telarc's rich history and the values-driven culture that have shaped our reputation for excellence for more than 50 years.
Learn about the benefits of Certification
Certification delivers more than compliance. Explore the many ways it can strengthen your organisation, improve efficiency, and build trust with customers and stakeholders.
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