In New Zealand, registration is a prerequisite for employment in certain occupations. Prior to applying for a visa to work within these specialized fields, individuals must secure their registration. For those occupations that necessitate registration, it’s imperative to initiate contact with the specific registration authority responsible for your profession. This step is essential for ensuring compliance with New Zealand’s employment regulations and securing the necessary credentials to begin your professional journey in the country.

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

OccupationRegistration AuthorityContact Details
AccountantChartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)service@charteredaccountantsanz.com,
+64-4-474-7840
Anaesthetic TechnicianMedical Sciences of NZmsc@medsci.co.nz,
+64-4-801-6250
ArchitectNew Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB)info@nzrab.org.nz,
+64-4-471-1336
BarristerNew Zealand Law Societyinquiries@lawsociety.org.nz,
+64-4-472-7837
Cable JointerElectrical Workers Registration Boardinfo@ewrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-472-3636
Cadastral (Land Title) SurveyorSurvey and Spatial New Zealandadmin@surveyspatialnz.org,
+64-4-471-1774
ChiropractorChiropractic Board NZadmin@chiropracticboard.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0740
Clinical Dental TechnicianDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
Clinical Dental TherapistDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
Clinical PsychologistsNZ Psychologists Boardinfo@nzpb.org.nz,
+64-4-471-4580
Dental HygienistDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
Dental TechnicianDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
Dental TherapistDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
DentistDental Council of New Zealandinquiries@dcnz.org.nz,
+64-4-499-4820
DietitianNew Zealand Dietitians Boardadministration@dietitiansboard.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0746
Dispensing OpticianNew Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Boardannette.McCoy@oanddoboard.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0705
Educational PsychologistsNZ Psychologists Boardinfo@nzpb.org.nz,
+64-4-471-4580
Electrical Service TechnicianElectrical Workers Licensing Groupinfo@ewrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-472-3636
Electrical EngineerElectrical Workers Licensing Groupinfo@ewrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-472-3636
ElectricianElectrical Workers Licensing Groupinfo@ewrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-472-3636
Engineer
( registration not required)
Engineering New Zealandhello@engineeringnz.org,
+64-4-473-9444
Enrolled NurseNursing Council of New Zealandregistration@nursingcouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-385-9589
Financial AdviserCompanies Office Financial Providers RegisterN/A, +64-3-962-6162
Insurance AdviserInstitute of Financial Advisorsadmin@ifa.org.nz,
+64-4-499-8064
Line MechanicElectrical Workers Licensing Groupinfo@ewrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-472-3636
Medical Laboratory Scientist/TechnologistMedical Sciences of NZmsc@medsci.co.nz,
+64-4-801-6250
Medical Laboratory TechnicianMedical Sciences of NZmsc@medsci.co.nz,
+64-4-801-6250
Medical PractitionerMedical Council of New ZealandN/A,
+64-4-384-7635
Medical Radiation TechnologistNZ Medical Radiation Technologists Boardmrt@medsci.co.nz,
+64-4-801-6250 (extn 1)
Midwife / MidwivesMidwifery Council of NZinfo@midwiferycouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-499-5040
NurseNursing Council of New Zealandregistration@nursingcouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-385-9589
OccupationRegistration AuthorityContact Details
Occupational TherapistOccupational Therapy Board of New Zealandenquiries@otboard.org.nz,
+64-4-918-4740
OptometristNew Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Boardannette.McCoy@oanddoboard.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0704
OsteopathOsteopathic Council of NZregistrar@osteopathiccouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0747
PharmacistPharmacy Council of New Zealandenquiries@pharmacycouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-495-0330
PhysiotherapistThe Physiotherapy Board of New Zealandregistration@physioboard.org.nz,
+64-4-471-2610
Plumber, Gasfitter and DrainlayerPlumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Boardregistrar@pgdb.co.nz,
+64-4-494-2970
PodiatristPodiatrists Board of NZregistrar@podiatristsboard.org.nz,
+64-4-474-0706
PsychologistNZ Psychologists Boardinfo@nzpb.org.nz,
+64-4-471-4580
PsychotherapistThe Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealandregistrar@pbnz.org.nz,
+64-4-918-4727
Real Estate AgentReal Estate Agents Authoritylicensing@reaa.govt.nz,
+64-4-471-8930 (option 3)
Social WorkerSocial Workers Registration Board New Zealandoffice@swrb.govt.nz,
+64-4-931-2650
SolicitorNew Zealand Law Societyinquiries@lawsociety.org.nz,
+64-4-472-7837
TeacherEducation Council New Zealandinquiries@teacherscouncil.govt.nz,
+64-4-471-0852
VeterinarianVeterinary Council of New Zealandvet@vetcouncil.org.nz,
+64-4-473-9600
Veterinary SurgeonsVeterinary Council of New ZealandSame as above