Overseas trained podiatrists who wish to practise in New Zealand will need to contact the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand www.podiatristsboard.org.nz.

Overseas trained podiatrists who wish to practise in Australia (and do not require skilled migration) will need to undertake the same process as for skilled migration to Australia.

ANZPAC will determine whether a persons qualifications and skills are "suitable" or "not suitable" for the occupation of Podiatrist for the purpose of applying for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia www.podiatryboard.gov.au

It does not entitle persons to automatic registration in Australia.

The skills assessment must be included with any application for registration to the above registration Boards. Applicants should keep on original or certified copy of their skills assessment and all other relevant documentation for their own records.

A skills assessment remains valid for three (3) years from the date of issue.

Please note that registration is a legal requirement to practise as a podiatrist in Australia and severe penalties will apply if persons practice unregistered.

The assessment process has two (2) stages which is administered by the Overseas Qualifications Assessment Committee (OQAC) of ANZPAC.

1. Stage 1 Desk Top Application
   Applicants should download the following information:
   
   
   • Stage 1 Desk Top Assessment Application Form
   • Assessment of Qualifications and Skills in Podiatry for Migration Purposes
   • Fee Schedule
   
   Applicants who do not satisfy the competent professional practice criterion will be offered to sit the Stage 2 Practical Assessment.
   
   
2. Stage 2 Practical Assessment (if applicable)
   Applicants should download the following information:
   
   
   • Stage 2 Practical Assessment Application Form
   • Candidate Information Handbook
   • Fee Schedule
   
   Candidates in new Zealand can undertake the Stage 2 Practical Assessment at the Auckland University of Technology.
   
   Processing time for assessments
   
   Stage 1 - Will take up to ten (10) weeks to process depending on complexity and whether further information is sought.
   
   Stage 2 - Within five (5) weeks of the day of the practical examination.