The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand

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Registration

To practise as a physiotherapist in New Zealand, you are legally required to be registered by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

The registration process varies depending on where you were educated, where you are currently registered to practise and which scope you wish to practise under. Use the following table to display the instructions applying to your circumstances:

IF...

THEN REFER TO...

APPLY UNDER...

You have recently completed the undergraduate programme from either the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) or Otago University

Registration: New Zealand qualified physiotherapists

General Scope

You are Australian-qualified or registered

TTMR process† – see: Registration: Australian or Australian-qualified physiotherapists

General Scope

You don't fit either of the above categories and want to work as a physiotherapist in New Zealand

Overseas process – see:
Registration: Overseas physiotherapists

General Scope

You wish to undertake postgraduate physiotherapy study at a New Zealand school of physiotherapy

Postgraduate registration for overseas qualified physiotherapists

Special Purpose Scope
- Postgraduate Student

You are currently practising physiotherapy elsewhere than in New Zealand and plan to visit New Zealand for the purpose of presenting/educating in physiotherapy.

Visiting Presenter Registration

Special Purpose Scope
-Visiting Presenter/Educator

† The "Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act", 1997 provides a special registration process for physiotherapists who are qualified to practise in Australia.

	Registration - New Zealand Qualified Physiotherapists
	Registration - Australian Qualified Physiotherapists
	Registration - Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists
	Postgraduate Registration for Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists
	Visiting Presenter Registration
	Frequently Asked Questions on the Registration of Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists