Q. If I leave New Zealand, can I stay on the register?
A. Yes, but you need to advise us and give us your current address so that we can notify you if we decide to update the register by taking off the names of practitioners who haven't held practising certificates for a some time.
Q. If the Council proposes to take me off the register, can I object?
A. Yes - provided your removal is not as a result of disciplinary or competence issues.
Q. What if I want to come back to New Zealand to work?
A. You should apply for a new practising certificate at least a month before you want to start work. Before issuing you with a new practising certificate the Council has to be sure you're competent to practise so will want to know whether or not you have been working overseas and have participated in continuing professional development training. If you have participated in continuing professional development training, you will need to provide evidence of having participated in each course for which you are claiming credit.
