The timing of the introduction was dependent on changes to administrative and computer systems.
The executive of HRNZ had earlier indicated support for up to 10 totalisator races a season for amateur drivers.
The races for the advanced amateurs will be conducted on Tuesdays and, if possible, be additional races to the programme.
HRNZ, the New Zealand Amateur Drivers Association and clubs are working through details.
It has been agreed to have these events on Tuesdays to minimise any adverse impact on betting turnovers.
Gavin Cook, the New Zealand winner of the world amateur driving championship in the United States this year, has welcomed the developments.
"It is a natural progression and provides the infrastructure to host overseas teams," he said.
Cook (51), who resides at Ladbrooks and works up to six horses, said races for amateur drivers had much to recommend.
"They encourage people in it for the love of the sport. I believe it strengthens harness racing at the grass-roots level."
He competed against 11 others in the United States in May.
"Amateur driving is very strong in Europe and the United States. Some of the drivers had up to 300 wins. It was a bit intimidating" Non-totalisator races for amateur drivers were introduced in New Zealand five years ago.
"To put on the silver fern and represent New Zealand gave me a great sense of pride. It was an even greater thrill to win and hear the national anthem. It was very emotional."
The championship races were run on seven tracks, with races for pacers and trotters.
He won the final race at The Meadowlands on the trotter Kinetic Kid although he had very little experience driving square-gaiters.
