In New Zealand registration is required by law to undertake employment as one of the following:
- Architect
- Barrister or solicitor
- Chiropractor
- Clinical dental technician
- Clinical dental therapist
- Dental hygienist
- Dental technician
- Dental therapist
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Dispensing optician
- Electrician
- Electrical service technician
- Enrolled nurse
- Line mechanic
- Medical laboratory scientist/technologist
- Medical laboratory technician
- Medical practitioner
- Medical radiation technologist
- Nurses and midwives
- Occupational therapist
- Optometrist
- Osteopath
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Plumber, gasfitter and drainlayer
- Podiatrist
- Psychologist (see note below)
- Real estate agent
- Cadastral (Land Title) Surveyor
- Teacher
- Veterinarian
Note: Psychologist - (this applies only if the principal applicant is claiming points for an offer of employment in the State sector or in an institution licensed under the Mental Health Act 1992).
