Doug McCall

Owner and Recruiter

Doug helps psychologists transition to working and living in New Zealand. He has extensive knowledge of local psychology practices, international relocation, and the job market for psychologists.

Blog by Doug McCall

Overseas Qualifications: Required Psychologist Training and Eligible Countries
New Zealand psychologist registration requires equivalent qualifications, training and regulatory standards. Psych-Recruitment explains how equivalence is assessed, and why some training or countries aren't yet included in the list of countries we recruit from. Read more
How to Work with Recruiters
New Zealand employers use psychologist recruiters to find, assess, and facilitate the relocation of international candidates. Here are some tips for engaging a recruiter.
New Zealand Workplace Practices
Moving to a new country is both exciting and challenging, especially when adjusting to a new work environment. In this post, we will compare workplaces in New Zealand.
Immigration Checklist
This essential article outlines the preliminary steps psychologists must consider when planning to work and live in New Zealand.
Discover New Zealand's' Locations
Discover where psychologists work and live in New Zealand. Learn about the two main islands and sixteen regions.
Aspiring Psychologists: were to find study advice
Aspiring psychologists often ask about the best courses, specialties, and studying options in New Zealand. This blog post offers practical suggestions and helpful links for anyone seeking advice on pursuing a psychology career.
Consider Thames
Consider Thames, a charming small town centrally located near Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. It offers a good climate, beaches, and nature.
Pets Love New Zealand
The good news is that most pets can also immigrate. However, it is essential to review New Zealand's biosecurity requirements and to begin organising the process early. Check out this blog post for more details.
Visas for Psychologists
Explore New Zealand visa options available for psychologists and discover how our international recruitment services help you secure a job for your visa application.
Psychologist Registration
In New Zealand, psychologists must be registered with a regulatory board. This post outlines the application process and explains how we can assist you.
The Education System
For psychologists immigrating with children, this post offers an overview of New Zealand's education system.
Political Climate and Psychologist Immigration 
Political climates are influencing psychologists' immigration decisions. This post summarises New Zealand's political landscape.
Māori Culture 
Māori culture is key to NZ's identity. Psych-Recruitment supports you in building cultural awareness for successful job applications and interviews.
A Kiwi Childhood
This post is for psychologists who are immigrating with children and describes the experience of growing up in New Zealand.
Child Care in New Zealand
This post explores childcare and early childhood education options in New Zealand for working parents, including expected costs and available subsidies.
LGBTQ+ Life in New Zealand
This post describes why New Zealand is ideal for LGBTQ+ psychologists and their families to immigrate to.
North Island Locations
Explore the North Island of New Zealand, which provides psychologists with ten regions, a higher population density, and often a better selection of job opportunities.
South Island Locations
Explore the larger South Island, which offers psychologists six regions, a lower population density, national parks, and stunning alpine landscapes.
Consider Auckland 
Consider Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, which offers a multicultural lifestyle, a family-friendly environment, and diverse job opportunities.
Consider Wellington 
Consider Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, which features a sophisticated, vibrant café culture and an artistic atmosphere within a compact city layout.