Immigration & Professional Registration
We welcome the experience and cultural differences brought into our district health board. However, before you decide to apply for a position with us, it is important to consider your eligibility to work here. There are a number of immigration criteria that must first be met.

Once you have checked your eligibility we can help suitable candidates gain residency and gain their practice certificates. You don ot need to go to an employment agency.

Qualification clearance

Before you can commence work with us you will need to gain clearance for your qualifications from the relevant New Zealand Professional Registration Boards and Bodies. You will find a comprehensive list of registration boards here.
 
Audiologists
www.audiology.org.nz

Dentists
www.dentalcouncil.org.nz

Dietitians
www.dietitiansboard.org.nz

Medical Practitioners
including Medical Officers,
General Practitioners, Consultants,
Psychiatrists and Radiologists
www.mcnz.org.nz

Medical Laboratory Technologists
www.mltboard.org.nz

Medical Radiation Technologists
www.mrtboard.org.nz

Midwives
www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz

Nurses
www.nursingcouncil.org.nz

Occupational Therapists
www.otboard.org.nz

Pharmacists
www.psnz.org.nz

Physiotherapists
www.physioboard.org.nz

Psychologists
www.psychologistsboard.org.nz

Social Workers
www.anzasw.org.nz

Speech Language Therapists
www.speechtherapy.org.nz

Electricians
www.ewrb.govt.nz

Accountants
www.nzica.com

Work Permits
and Visas


If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident, you must apply for a work permit at your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission. This may take several weeks, so we recommend that you begin this process immediately.
NB: This does not apply to Doctors & Dentists Applicants

Capital & Coast District Health Board – NZ Immigration Accredited Employer

We hold a Certificate of Accreditation with New Zealand Immigration Service. As an accredited employer we are allowed to recruit workers or residents from other countries where we have a skill or talent shortage. You will find lots of useful information about immigration on the websites listed below. www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportunities/williqualify/
gainingnzresidence/worktoresidence.htm
. If you want to live and work in New Zealand permanently, there are a number of options available.
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/

Skilled Migrant Category

The Skilled Migrant Category is for employees who have the skills, qualifications and experience required. It is specifically aimed at people who want to live and work permanently in New Zealand.
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/

Work to Residence

The Work to Residence category allows you to get a temporary work visa and/or permit as a step towards gaining permanent residence. Applicants may be qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand.
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/
worktoresidence


Residence from Work

The Residence from Work Category is for people who are already in New Zealand on a Work to Residence permit, and want to apply for residence.

 
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