Tailored accreditation solutions

Accreditation can be tailored to address specific regulatory or industry risks, requirements and objectives. JASANZ works with governments, regulators and industry to turn these needs into practical, credible assurance solutions.

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scheme development

Building trusted assurance frameworks

A well-designed assurance framework brings together clear requirements, appropriate assessment and effective governance. JASANZ helps develop these elements into an accreditation scheme that can operate consistently over time.

This can include defining requirements and assessment approaches, establishing governance arrangements, consulting stakeholders and developing the processes needed to put the scheme into operation.

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Who can work with JASANZ?

JASANZ works with organisations looking to establish an assurance scheme, whether the need comes from regulation, industry or a particular sector.

A partnership approach

Successful schemes are built through collaboration. The partner organisation defines the purpose and objectives and retains responsibility for governance. JASANZ brings accreditation expertise, an independent assessment framework and the technical capability to support development and implementation.

Australia & New Zealand governments

Government departments, ministries, and agencies at every level, seeking independent accreditation frameworks to support regulatory objectives.

Industry and sector bodies

Organisations developing assurance frameworks to support quality, safety, performance or market confidence across their sector.

Statutory authorities and regulators

Independent bodies responsible for oversight, compliance or public interest functions, seeking credible assurance frameworks to support their role.

the development process

Developing an accreditation scheme

Scheme development brings together technical expertise, stakeholder input and practical experience at each stage.

Understand the need

JASANZ works with the partner organisation to understand the purpose of the scheme, the problem it needs to address and the outcomes it needs to support. We also assess whether a new scheme is the right approach or whether an existing accreditation pathway can meet the need.

Design the framework

Working with the partner organisation and relevant stakeholders, JASANZ develops the scheme requirements, governance arrangements, assessment approach and operating model.

Consult and refine

JASANZ brings together technical experts, regulators, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to review and refine the scheme, ensuring it is practical, robust, and fit for purpose.

Launch the scheme

Once developed and approved, the scheme is published and moves into operation, providing the framework for consistent assurance within the sector.

why choose JASANZ?

Experience you can trust

JASANZ brings decades of experience developing and operating accreditation schemes across Australia and New Zealand. We understand how to translate regulatory and industry needs into accreditation arrangements that are practical, credible and built to last.

Government-appointed

Jointly appointed by the Australian and New Zealand governments to provide accreditation services across both countries.

Independent and impartial

An independent approach that separates scheme ownership, assessment activities, and commercial interests.

Proven experience across sectors

Assurance frameworks across sectors including building, health, product certification, and sustainability.

Deep technical expertise

Accreditation knowledge, technical expertise, and stakeholder insight to develop practical and credible schemes.