Just reading through the NZQA application. On page 4, it mentions that certified copies of birth certificate or passport is acceptable.

Can I ask, is ID required for the NZQA? A bit of a pain for us as the local police are reluctant to certify our SA passports as they are not certain the original document is valid (despite it having my Irish work visa in it) and need to go to the SA embassy if ID is required which is a bit of a journey and time for me.

Thanks