Working In New Zealand

In order to work as a physiotherapist in New Zealand you must first be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

The Physiotherapy Board assesses all applications under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, on an individual basis. The application fee is NZ $600.00 and initial assessment takes three months.

The Physiotherapy Board recommends that overseas qualified physiotherapists wanting to work in New Zealand should first check their eligibility to be registered to work here.  Visit the Physiotherapy Board website www.physioboard.org.nz, view the criteria and competencies required for registration in New Zealand and undertake a self-assessment.  This exercise and applying for registration should take place before applying to emigrate to, seek employment in or arrange travel to New Zealand.

For information on working as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand:

• Visit the NZ Society of Physiotherapists website - www.physiotherapy.org.nz
• Click "Physiotherapy In NZ" (second option on the main menu)
• Click "How to become/register as a physiotherapist"

For information about Professional Liability Cover in New Zealand, visit the Medical Protection Society page on this website.

If you are in New Zealand, you can visit us at the Wellington address published on the home page.