See SM19.5 Effective 28/09/2004
See SM19.5 Effective 17/12/2003
In New Zealand registration is required by law in order to undertake employment as one of the following:
Architect |
Medical laboratory technician |
Barrister or solicitor |
Medical practitioner |
Chiropractor |
Medical radiation technologist |
Clinical dental technician |
Nurses and midwives |
Clinical dental therapist |
Occupational therapist |
Dental hygienist |
Optometrist |
Dental technician |
Osteopath |
Dental therapist |
Pharmacist |
Dentist |
Physiotherapist |
Dietitian |
Plumber, gasfitter and drainlayer |
Dispensing optician |
Podiatrist |
Electrician (see note below) |
Psychologist (see note below) |
Electrical service technician |
Real estate agent |
Enrolled nurse |
Cadastral (Land Title) Surveyor |
Line mechanic |
Teacher |
Medical laboratory scientist/technologist |
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).
Note:
Electrician - where a current 'Employer Licence' is held, an electrician working for that employer does not require individual occupational registration.
Effective 04/02/2008