COUNTRY GUIDE
Using your qualifications
in New Zealand
Choose the purpose below. Each receiving authority can ask for different evidence, even for the same degree. These short previews come from the country-specific sourced guides.
University admission in New Zealand
Ask the intended New Zealand university to assess the qualification for the specific programme; a generic credential comparison is not the admission decision.
Read who decides and what to check Non-regulated workNon-regulated work in New Zealand
For non-regulated employment, first ask the employer what qualification evidence it accepts; a separate immigration rule can require an NZQA IQA for a specific work-visa application.
Read who decides and what to check Immigration documentsImmigration documents in New Zealand
Check the exact INZ document requirement and the scope of any IQA exemption.
Read who decides and what to check Regulated professionRegulated profession in New Zealand
Some New Zealand professions require occupational registration with the responsible authority before practice. Check the exact occupation instead of buying a generic qualification report.
Read who decides and what to checkWhy the recipient matters
A university's academic comparison, an employer's hiring requirement, an immigration document request and a regulator's permission to practise are separate decisions. Start with the purpose above, then confirm the named authority's current instructions.
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