Candidate Care
Just as we treat our patients as if they’re one of our own family, the care we offer candidates looking to join is of the highest level. Whether you are an international candidate joining us from another country, or a Kiwi candidate joining us from outside of Auckland, the CMDHB Recruitment Team offers full Candidate Care services to help you with anything from professional registration and immigration, to relocation and resettlement into Auckland.
We understand that moving countries or cities is a big decision and can be stressful. You will have lots of questions, the answers for which should be found in the following useful links and Frequently Asked Questions. If not, please contact us – we are here to help!
Professional Registration
The piece of legislation that affects all health practitioners in New Zealand is The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA).
Every health practitioner who practises in a regulated profession in New Zealand must be registered with the relevant responsible authority and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) issued by that authority.
Professions Regulated Under the HPCA Act 2003
| Profession | Responsible Authority |
| Chiropractic | Chiropractic Board www.chiropracticboard.org.nz |
| Dentistry, dental hygiene, clinical dental technology, dental technology and dental therapy | Dental Council www.dcnz.org.nz |
| Dietitians | Dietitians Board www.dietitiansboard.org.nz |
| Medical Laboratory Science |
Medical Laboratory Science Board |
| Medical Radiation Technology | Medical Radiation Technologists Board www.mrtboard.org.nz |
| Medicine | Medical Council www.mcnz.org.nz |
| Midwifery | Midwifery Council www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz |
| Nursing | Nursing Council www.nursingcouncil.org.nz |
| Occupational Therapy | Occupational Therapy Board www.otboard.org.nz |
| Optometry and optical dispensing | Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board www.opticiansboard.org.nz |
| Osteopathy | Osteopathic Council www.osteopathiccouncil.org.nz |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy Council |
| Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy Board www.physioboard.org.nz |
| Podiatry | Podiatrists Board www.podiatristsboard.org.nz |
| Psychology | Psychologists Board www.psychologistsboard.org.nz |
| Psychotherapy |
Psychotherapy has recently been accepted for regulation by the Minister of Health, and a regulatory authority is in the process of being established. |
Registration can take up to 6 months (sometimes more), and is often a requirement for your application to Immigration to have the right to work in New Zealand.
Counties Manukau District Health Board is prepared to make a conditional offer of employment to health practitioners if they are likely to be successful in their application for Registration with the relevant authority.
Immigration Application
• Please cick here to find useful information on immigrating to New Zealand.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/371C5E08-3AAE-4F62-A283-8430B1716E70/0/1016.pdf
Contains the answer to the following questions:
- Do I need a visa or permit to work in New Zealand?
- How do I apply for a work permit/visa?
- What about my partner and/or children?
If you still have questions, please click here to find out answers questions like:
- How long does it take for Immigration to process my application?
- How much do I have to pay for my application?
Relocation and Settlement
- Useful document on Immigration New Zealand website:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/5B311B4E-FCA8-443E-9BD7-8AF9DF8205EF/0/WelcometoNZ.pdf
Contains information on:
- things to do before you leave your home country
- things to do when you arrive in New Zealand
- organising accommodation in New Zealand (buying or renting)
- finding employment in New Zealand
- health services in New Zealand
- bank accounts, tax, pension, Kiwisaver
- education in New Zealand
- getting around (public transport, driving, buying a car)
- utilities (power, water, phone, internet, mail)
More useful informationabout the New Zealand way of life is available on the Immigration New Zealand website which contains information like:
- Holidays
- Popular leisure activities (sports, natural beauty, food and wine)
- Social values (informality, friendliness)
- Practical matters (Your Rights, Earthquakes/Emergencies, Daylight Saving Time)
Booking of required services
Contact our Candidate Care Consultant if you would like us to make bookings for the following services to enjoy corporate rates with suppliers who have had successful working relationships with CMDHB:
- Shipping of personal effects
- Temporary accommodation
- Car rental