Professional registration

Some professional and trades people need to be registered with the relevant occupational registration board before they can work in New Zealand. Please contact the appropriate registration board directly for information on registration requirements.

• Acupuncturists
  New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists
  Homepage: acupuncture.org.nz
• Architects
  New Zealand Registered Architects Board
  Homepage: www.nzrab.org.nz
• Barristers, Solicitors
  New Zealand Law Society
  Homepage: www.nz-lawsoc.org.nz
• Chiropractors
  Chiropractic Board New Zealand
  Homepage: www.chiropracticboard.org.nz
• Dentists, Dental Technicians, Clinical Dental Technicians
  Dental Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.dentalcouncil.org.nz
• Dieticians
  New Zealand Dieticians Board
  Homepage: www.dietitiansboard.org.nz
• Electricians, Electrical Service Technicians, Line Mechanics
  Electrical Workers Registration Board
  Homepage: www.ewrb.govt.nz/
• Engineers, Chartered Professional Engineers
  Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)
  Homepage: www.ipenz.org.nz
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
  New Zealand Medical Laboratory Science Board
  Homepage: www.mlsboard.org.nz
• Medical Practitioners
  Medical Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.mcnz.org.nz
• Medical Radiation Technologists
  New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
  Homepage: www.mrtboard.org.nz
• Midwives
  Midwifery Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz
• Nurses
  Nursing Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.nursingcouncil.org.nz
• Occupational Therapists
  New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board
  Homepage: www.otboard.org.nz
• Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
  Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
  Homepage: www.optometristsboard.org.nz
• Osteopaths
  Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.osteopathiccouncil.org.nz
• Pharmacists
  Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.psnz.org.nz
• Physiotherapists
  The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.physioboard.org.nz
• Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers
  New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board
  Homepage: www.pgdb.co.nz
• Podiatrists
  New Zealand Podiatrists Board
  Homepage: www.podiatristsboard.org.nz
• Psychologists
  New Zealand Psychologists Board
  Homepage: www.psychologistsboard.org.nz
• Real Estate Agents
  Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)
  Homepage: www.reinz.org.nz/
  Surveyors
  New Zealand Institute of Surveyors
  Homepage: www.surveyors.co.nz
• Teachers
  New Zealand Teachers Council
  Homepage: www.trb.govt.nz
• Veterinarians
  Veterinary Council of New Zealand
  Homepage: www.vetcouncil.org.nz