Working in New Zealand

 

Your right to live in New Zealand

To live in New Zealand you must obtain the appropriate Visa. Options of Visas include a

• Work visa
• Working Holiday Visa
• Permanent Resident Visa
• Skilled Migrant Visa

For more information on this, visit the New Zealand Government’s immigration website.

YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND

To practice Ultrasound and Radiography (both Diagnostic and Therapeutic) you must be registered with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).

ULTRASOUND
Some overseas qualifications are recognised by the MRTB and when this is the case, registration is a simple procedure.

 -  Check the MRTB website to view qualifications which ARE recognised.
Other overseas qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis, taking into account experience as well as qualifications.

 -  Increasingly, the MRTB is requiring a “Competency Based Examination  “ where they will issue PROVISIONAL registration to the applicant, for a short period of time (usually 3 months). At the conclusion of this time, the applicant will then be practically and orally assessed by external examiners for competency and after the appropriate fees are paid, FULL New Zealand registration is given. (Often the sponsoring Hospital / District Health Board / Clinic contributes to some or all of the cost of this examination)

DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPUTIC RADIOGRAPHERS
Again, some qualifications are recognised by the MRTB, and their website should be checked for which qualifications are included here. Those who are not, will be assessed on an individual basis.
The “Competency Based Examination” is becoming more favoured by the MRTB, with full registration being given once the requirements have been met, and appropriate fees paid.

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