Living & working in New Zealand

Nurses

You must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Visit: https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/

Midwives

You must be registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

Visit https://www.midwiferycouncil.health.nz/

Anaesthetic Technicians

You must be registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

Visit https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/

Doctors

All overseas doctors who wish to work in New Zealand must obtain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Visit https://www.mcnz.org.nz/

Physiotherapists

Reciprocal registration agreements exist between New Zealand and Australia and all other applicants will be individually assessed by the board.

Visit https://www.physioboard.org.nz/

Radiographers

You must be registered with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

Visit https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/

Dentists

You must be registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

Visit https://www.dcnz.org.nz/

Audiologist

You must be registered with the New Zealand Audiological Society.

Visit https://www.audiology.org.nz/

These are issued for a specific length of stay (usually three years) following a written offer of employment from a New Zealand Health Provider. For enquiries into work permits, contact New Zealand Immigration on:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/

Medacs Healthcare is not authorised to offer direct immigration advice on which visa to apply. For any visa issues we recommend contacting an immigration advisor. Our immigration partner and IAA licenced immigration advisor is: 

Mr Martin King
Pathways to New Zealand Ltd.
T: +64 7 834 9222 or via their website www.pathwaysnz.com

If you are new to New Zealand requesting an IRD number and declaring your Income Tax code is a very simple process.

The New Zealand IRD website provides clear informative information to help get you started and answer any queries you may have regarding Tax and Income in NZ. You can visit this webpage for more information in relation to requesting an IRD Number:

https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/ird-numbers/ird-numbers-for-individuals/apply-for-an-ird-number-if-you-are-a-new-arrival-to-nz

In NZ, you self declare a code as an employee to any new employer for the deduction of income tax. This involves filing in an IR330 form which is very quick and simple. The form provides you with a flow chart to allow you to identify the tax code which best suits your situation and income at any time. More information and forms can be found at:

https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/tax-codes-and-tax-rates-for-individuals/tax-codes-for-individuals

For updates and information on travel in New Zealand please visit the government website covid19.govt.nz.