Here is a guide to your initial planning steps for working and living in New Zealand as a psychologist.
- Psychologist Registration: To practice psychology in New Zealand, professionals must register with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and obtain an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). The first step is to ensure that your qualifications and training meet the legal requirements and to understand your scope of practice.
- Employment Opportunities: Generally, to qualify for visas, there must be a skills shortage in your scope of practice and specialty. You need to consider whether the available job types align with your skills, experience, and career goals.
- 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 essential 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.
