Clinical psychologists trained overseas must register with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand (NZPB). The pathway involves academic qualification assessment, supervised practice, and passing the Examination for Registration. Registration is required for the protected title 'Psychologist'.
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12–24 Months
$4,000 – $7,000 NZD
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Follow these steps to achieve your global medical career
Submit doctoral or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, transcripts, and internship verification to NZPB for equivalence assessment against NZ standards.
Achieve IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with no band below 7.0, or OET Psychology Grade B (350 minimum per subtest).
Complete a minimum of 12 months supervised practice in NZ under an approved psychologist supervisor, typically in a provisional registration capacity.
Pass the written and oral registration examination covering ethical practice, psychological assessment, intervention, and NZ legal frameworks.
Upon passing exam and completing supervision, obtain full registration and scope of practice in Clinical Psychology.
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