We have partnerships with employers all across NZ!
Once you have your NZ Podiatry registration approved, we can help you choose a location which is a good fit for you.
Our team have all experienced living in NZ so we can provide you with honest feedback and help you find the best fit!

THE PEOPLE! New Zealanders are very welcoming and approachable so you are made to feel at home very quickly.
THE SCENERY! There are lots of amazing travel opportunities from beaches to mountains and everything is very accessible allowing you to explore lots of New Zealand
THE JOBS! We have really good feedback about the companies/roles in NZ, with friendly management and a great work-life balance. New Zealand would suit those who enjoy a relaxed life and outdoor activities

The demand for Podiatrists in NZ is definitely within private clinics – we would suggest that you ideally gain 1 year qualified MSK/outpatients/sports/clinic experience before you leave if possible as this will help with employability/the transition.

If you are applying for an Accredited/Straight to Residency Visa children/partners can be added to your visa/they can apply for subsequent visas based on your successful application – conditions apply.
If you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa – these are individual visas.

Once you have read through the role/visa eligibility information (available on the website/booklets) – please let us know which role/visa you are interested in and the university you attended/graduation year, we will then send through more information about the registration process.

We will support you throughout the registration process including free guides and unlimited phone/email support, we are experts and here to help!

We will arrange interviews once your registration has been approved and ideally, maximum 3-4 months before your planned start date – this gives you enough time to hand in your notice/get organised to leave/apply for your visa etc. and also means that the role is not left open for too long for the employer.

We can also organise interviews nearer to your start date depending on which visa you hold/are looking to apply for.
The maximum time we can organise interviews in NZ is 6 months before, but this will depend on the role/location and we feel 3-4 months before gives you more/accurate choices.

The most popular visa is the Accredited Employer Work Visa, all age groups can apply for this visa and you can stay for up to 3 years. The cost for this visa is NZD $1540 and you will need your NZ Podiatry registration and a job offer before you can apply.

The Working Holiday Visa/WHV is also an option for certain age groups/passport holders, this visa allows you to work for 12 months, but it can be less preferred by some employers. The fee for a 12 month WHV is NZD $770, you also need to have NZD $350 in savings for every month you intend to stay and enough money for a return ticket. UK passport holders are eligible for x3 WHV’s.

As Podiatry is currently on the Green List, you can also have a look at the Straight to Residency Visa NZD $6450

Medical/Police Checks can be requested for all visas over 12 months (additional fees apply)

As employers can have a preference for different visas, we advise you to wait until you have your registration and are at the interview stage to apply for your visa.

The main fees you need to be aware of are for your Visa (above) and transferring your Podiatry licence which is NZD $817 + Cultural Open Book Exam NZD $1197 + Annual Fee of NZD $992 (some companies will cover the annual fee).

We will secure you a full-time role for when you arrive which can range from NZD $60-110k.

The service we provide is completely free for those that would like to be placed in a role with one of our partners.

Allowing for around 6 months would be ideal!

The registration process timeframe can vary depending on how long it takes to source the documents required, we would suggest you allow for 3 months (but it could be much quicker!).

Once your registration has been approved, we find 3-4 months is an ideal timeframe for the next steps (securing a role + visa/handing in your notice/getting organised, etc!).

If possible, try to have your registration approved and interview in the NZ winter (May-August) as this is when the most jobs are available – although we do have roles available all year round!

We work with employers who can offer a relocation allowance (e.g. upfront amount which can be used for flights/accommodation) for those who are moving on a long-term visa. The availability of this, depends on the job market at the time.