High Risk Work Licences are valid for 5 years.  If your application to renew is received before your licence expires you can continue to work, until a decision on the application is made. Applications to renew can be made up to 12 months after the licence expires.

Follow these 3 steps to renew your licence. 

Step 1: Gather the required information

Have the following information ready before applying to renew your High Risk Work Licence:

• Digital passport quality photograph (taken within the last six months)
• High Risk Work Licence number
• Email address or mobile phone number currently recorded with WorkSafe
• Residential address 

Step 2: Prepare to pay

Have a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) ready to make your payment. 

Step 3: Submit your application