If you are a psychologist planning to immigrate to New Zealand, these are your initial planning steps:
- Psychologist Registration: In order to practice psychology in New Zealand, psychologists must be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and obtain an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). We assist with this process.
- Employment Opportunities: You need to determine whether the available job types align with your skills, experience, and career goals. Generally, to qualify for visas, there must be a skills shortage in your psychologist scope of practice and specialty.
- Visa Requirements: To live and work in New Zealand, you must obtain the correct visa. You need to ensure that you and your family meet the visa application requirements before applying for jobs.
- Cost of Living and Relocation: It is essential to verify that New Zealand salaries, living expenses, and moving costs align with your expectations and needs.
- Location & Cultural Considerations: It is important to carefully assess whether New Zealand's remote island location, small population, and "Kiwi" culture, customs, and lifestyle suit you.
We will verify your qualifications and training to ensure they meet the registration requirements for psychologists. Additionally, we will assess your skills, experience, and career goals to determine if they align with the current job market for psychologists.
We provide salary estimates, help you understand living costs, and assist you in calculating your emigration budget. As New Zealanders, we are excited to share our culture, including the positives and negatives, to help you explore whether it is the right fit for you.
To begin your journey, we invite you to use the button below to review our criteria and register your interest.
