Application Forms 

Related forms for Registered Psychologists in New Zealand and those seeking registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand

Contents

• Registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA) - Application Form

• Registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA) - Application Form

• Practising Certificate 2008-2009 for Registered Psychologists Practising in New Zealand - Application Form

• Scopes of Practice - Definitions and Qualifications

• Clinical Psychologist" and "Educational Psychologist" Vocational Scope of Practice - Application Form

• Proposal for a New Vocational Scope of Practice - Application Form

• Non-Binding Assessment of Qualifications - Application Form

• Certificate of Registration - Payment Form

The forms listed above are now available in PDF format to download from this webpage, or you may request a copy by email from the Deputy Registrar (Registrations) at any time.  Click on the title of the form listed below to download the PDF version.

Important: Please read these forms carefully before completing your application.  An incomplete application, statements or information given in any application, which is materially false or misleading, may result in deferment of the right to practice or refusal of registration.   

Note: All applications received by the Board's office for processing will be dealt with in the order they arrive, subject to all evidential information requested being provided by the practitioner.  Staff treat all applicants fairly and requests for 'fast-tracking' an application should be withheld.  The Board will issue a receipt on payments.

For further information please select an option from the menu on the left of the screen or contact:

Bill King
Deputy Registrar - Registration
email: Bill King
Tel: +64 4 471-4588

(You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF files; it's available to download for free. It may take a while to download.)

TTMRA Registration Application Form for Registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand  (77Kb)
 

This form is for psychologists registered and able to practise in a state or territory of Australia (except Western Australia) applying for registration by the New Zealand Psychologists Board under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA) 1997.  The Registrar will undertake required checks with the relevant Australian authority.  Once registration has been granted , the psychologist must apply for an Annual Practising Certificate if he or she intends to practise. [see Practising Certificate Application form below]

If the Registrar finds no reasonable grounds to refer the application to the Board, an APC will be issued.  TTMRA registered psychologists have a 'general scope of practice.  They may apply to seek a change to this scope using the Vocational Scope of Practice application form.

If the Registrar identifies reasonable grounds under section 27(1) of the Act, the application will be referred to the Board and conditions on an APC or interim practising certificate may be issued.

HPCAA Registration Application Form to be Registered as a Psychologist in New Zealand (104 Kb)

This form is for people applying to be registered within a scope of practice by the New Zealand Psychologists Board.  This includes New Zealand trained applicants, overseas trained applicants, and students in their final post graduate qualification year. 

Evidence required with an application for registration includes qualifications, 3 character references, a curriculum vitae, record of criminal convictions, and the signing of a statutory declaration. 

The Board will assess whether applicants are fit and competent for the scope of practice (based on evidence provided with application).  Applicants who are deemed fit and competent are registered and must apply for an Annual Practising Certificate if he or she intends to practise.  [see Practising Certificate Application form below].

If the applicant is found not fit and competent they will not be registered.  (Applicants may appeal Board decisions to a District Court.)

Practising Certificate 2008-2009 Application Form (75 Kb)

This form is to be used by psychologists who are registered for the purpose of applying for a practising certificate to enable them to practise and maintain a current and legal registration status. Applications must be sent to the Board's Registrar on this form and with payment. A statutory declaration is required which must be signed and witnessed.

The Board will not issue a certificate unless it is satisfied that the applicant meets the required standard of competence. Competence is not an issue for psychologists who apply for an APC shortly after they have been registered.  Under section 30(3) of the HPCA Act 2003, the practitioner is to be regarded as holding an APC from the date when the Board received the application until the date the APC is issued, or the practitioner is notified that it will be declined.  This means if you haven't received your APC, but you have completed the correct form, sent it into the Board with your payment, and it has been received by the Board and the APC fee deducted from your account, you are deemed to hold that APC.

PRACTISING CERTIFICATE* FEES

*"Practising certificate" means an annual practising certificate or an interim practising certificate

 * The Board does not accept bulk payments
for practising certificates.

Scopes of Practice and Prescribed Qualifications

Reference document detailing the Board prescribed scopes of practice ("Psychologist", "Trainee Psychologist", "Intern Psychologist") and their prescribed qualifications, and the vocational scopes of practice ("Clinical Psychologist" and "Educational Psychologist") and their prescribed qualifications.

"Clinical Psychologist" and "Educational Psychologist" Vocational Scope of Practice Application Form (74Kb)

This form is to be used by psychologists who are registered for the purpose of applying for a vocational scope(s) of practice - "Clinical Psychologist" and/or "Educational Psychologist".  It allows for self-nomination rather than Board decree.  However, the Board urges all psychologists to carefully consider the implications of holding a vocational scope of practice before making application.  Psychologists in New Zealand are bound by their Code of Ethics to practice only in those areas in which they are demonstrably competent, and to maintain competence in their area(s) of practice.  Your vocational scope of practice will be endorsed on your Certificate of Registration which can be purchased for NZ$75.00.  To purchase your  Certificate of Registration [click here].

The minimum qualification criteria for the vocational scopes of practice is a Masters degree in Psychology and an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualification.  Work experience may be taken into consideration.  

A statutory declaration is required for this application.  Statutory Declarations made in New Zealand must be made before a person entitled under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 to take statutory declarations, e.g. Justice of the Peace, solicitor, notary public, Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the High Court or any District Court, authorised officer in the service of the Crown, or any member of Parliament.

Proposal for a New Vocational Scope of Practice Application Form

This form is to be used by psychologists who are registered who wish to submit a proposal for a new vocational scope of practice to be authorised by the Psychologists Board under Section 11 of the HPCA Act 2003.

The form includes principles and procedures for applying for a new vocational scope of practice that need to be followed as part of the application.

Non Binding Assessment of Qualifications Application Form for Registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand

This form is used primarily by overseas-trained people seeking registration as a psychologist in New Zealand.  The initial non-binding assessment of qualifications will give applicants an idea of how the Board rates the equivalence of their qualifications in relation to the minimum standard of qualifications required for registration in New Zealand.  The results of a non-binding assessment to not guarantee full registration.  An application for registration form will need to be completed for those seeking registration.

Certificate of Registration Payment Form

This form is to be used for registered psychologists wishing to purchase a Certificate of Registration, which shows the practitioner's name, scope of practice in which they are registered and date of registration.  Certificates are generally used for open display to increase public awareness of a psychologist's status of registration and to enhance public confidence in the professional practice of psychology.