Overseas Qualification?

Podiatrists with qualifications from outside New Zealand

The Board requires the successful completion of a desktop assessment and a cultural competence open book exam, as part of the registration process.

Please read the Candidate Guide – Qualification and Skills Assessment for Registration in NZ.

Applicant Referee Proforma for your Desktop assessment.

Application form for registration for overseas trained applicants

Applicants must have:

  • Graduated within three years of the date of their application for registration in NZ, and be registered in the country where they gained their qualification, or
  • Practised within the past three years of the date of their application for registration.

Please refer to this payment form for the Board fees.

Annual Practising Certificates:

  • You must be registered and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to be able to practice in New Zealand.
  • All first time APC applicants must hold and provide a current Basic Life Support certificate including Anaphylaxis training to be eligible for an APC.
  • Please find here our APC application form.