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SM19.5 Occupations requiring registration

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

Related Topics

SM19 Requirements for Occupational Registration

SM19.1 Aim and intent

SM19.10 Effect of occupational registration on eligibility for points

SM19.15 Effect on points for qualifications

SM19.20 Effect on points for skilled employment