SM19.5 Occupations requiring registration (04/02/2008)

- This is not current policy -

SM19.5 Occupations requiring registration (04/02/2008)

In New Zealand registration is required by law in order to undertake employment as one of the following:

Architect	Medical laboratory technician
Barrister or solicitor	Medical practitioner
Chiropractor	Medical radiation technologist
Clinical dental technician	Nurses and midwives
Clinical dental therapist	Occupational therapist
Dental hygienist	Optometrist
Dental technician	Osteopath
Dental therapist	Pharmacist
Dentist	Physiotherapist
Dietitian	Plumber, gasfitter and drainlayer
Dispensing optician	Podiatrist
Electrician (see note below)	Psychologist (see note below)
Electrical service technician	Real estate agent
Enrolled nurse	Cadastral (Land Title) Surveyor
Line mechanic	Teacher
Medical laboratory scientist/technologist	Veterinarian

Note:
~ Psychologist - (this applies only if the principal applicant is claiming points for an offer of employment in the State sector or in an institution licensed under the Mental Health Act 1992).
~ Electrician - where a current 'Employer Licence' is held, an electrician working for that employer does not require individual occupational registration.

Effective 04/02/2008