Immigration
A Visa is required to work and live in NZ. Most health professionals can apply under the Skilled Migrant category. You can apply for a Residence Visa, or a ‘Working Towards Residence Visa'. See www.immigration.govt.nz for full details. This is a separate process to getting your registration with the relevant professional council or college.
Registration
In order to practice in New Zealand you will be required to be registered with the associated professional Board or Council. You will also be required to hold a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
For specific information and contact details visit the registration authority for your area of practice:
| Medical Council of NZ | www.mcnz.org.nz |
| Nursing Council of NZ | www.nursingcouncil.org.nz |
| Midwifery Council of NZ | www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz |
| NZ Psychologists Board | www.psychologistsboard.org.nz |
| NZ Medical Radiation Technologist Board | www.mrtboard.org.nz |
| Physiotherapy Board of NZ | www.physioboard.org.nz |
| Occupational Therapy Board of NZ | www.otboard.org.nz |
| NZ Speech-Language Therapists Association | www.nzsta-speech.org.nz |
| NZ Dietitians Board | www.dietitiansboard.org.nz |
| NZ Social Workers Registration Board | www.swrb.org.nz |
| NZ Audiological Society | www.audiology.org.nz |
| Dental Council of NZ | www.dcnz.org.nz |
| Pharmacy Council of NZ | www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz |
Anaesthetic Technicians (Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand) www.mscouncil.org.nz
Medical Colleges
| Royal Australasian College of Physicians | www.racp.edu.au |
| Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | www.surgeons.org |
| Australasian College of Emergency Medicine | www.acem.org.au |
| Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | www.ranzcog.edu.au |
| Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetics | www.anzca.org.nz |
| Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists | www.ranzcp.org |
| Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists | www.ranzcr.edu.au |
| Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners | www.rnzcgp.org.nz |
| Accident and Medical Practice | www.ampa.co.nz |