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Welcome to Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Psychologists Board
We are the regulatory authority appointed under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 in respect of the profession of psychology.
WHAT WE DO
- Work to protect the public in relation to psychologists.
- Ensure that only those who are registered with the board use the title “psychologist”.
- Maintain a publicly accessible register of psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Set standards for registration and practice for psychologists.
- Hear concerns or complaints about psychologists’ services.
CONSULTATIONS & SURVEYS
We welcome your feedback on these consultations and public feedback documents so we can maintain the high standards for which New Zealand’s psychology profession is respected. Your responses are valuable in helping to shape our future, our processes and the way we practice.
Click here to view the consultations & surveys page.
WANT TO REGISTER
NZPB Scopes of Practice, accredited courses, and registration guidelines both for practitioners trained in New Zealand and overseas.
ALREADY REGISTERED
A regularly updated resource of certification guidelines, reviews, competence matters and more for certified practitioners of psychology.
RAISING A CONCERN
Members of the public must be able to trust that a practitioner using a protected title has been determined to be competent and fit to practise.
SEARCH THE REGISTER
Members of the public must be able to trust that a practitioner using a protected title has been determined to be competent and fit to practise.
News & Updates
Consultation: Scope of Practice, Title, Competencies and Supervision Requirements for the proposed new role of an Assistant/Associate Psychologist (AP)
Consultation: Scope of Practice, Title, Competencies and Supervision Requirements for the proposed new role of an Assistant/Associate Psychologist (AP) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) have been leading a project for a new scope and competencies...
Reporting Actual or Suspected Abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand
Reporting Actual or Suspected Abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand The Psychology Advisors at Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | The New Zealand Psychologists Board are often asked if there is mandatory reporting of actual or suspected abuse in Aotearoa New...
Assistant/Associate Psychologist (AP) Survey Outcomes and Impending Consultation – What’s Next?
Assistant/Associate (AP) Survey Outcomes and Impending Consultation – What’s Next? The initial sector survey is now closed and was conducted to gain an early understanding of psychologists' sentiments and concerns, with the results helping to shape the formal...
Scopes of Practice Review Update
Scopes of Practice Review Update The Board have spent time considering next steps for the scopes review and will continue to progress the review in step with broader regulatory and legislative changes that the Ministry of Health is currently considering and...
Complaints Review Reference Group – Expression of Interest
A Complaints Review Reference Group (CRRG) is being established to provide input on NZPBs Complaints Process. Intent and scope of the Complaints Review Reference Group The reference group will consist of representatives from relevant stakeholders. The group is being...
Overseas Trained Psychologist Advisory Group – Expression of Interest
An Overseas Trained Psychologist Advisory Group (OTPG) is being established to provide input on NZPBs review of the pathway. Intent and scope of the OTP Advisory Group The advisory group will consist of representatives from relevant stakeholders. The group is being...