If you are from overseas and would like to work in New Zealand you will need to get in contact with the appropriate New Zealand Registration Board for your profession, New Zealand Immigration and the Inland Revenue Department.

Registration Board

Click here to for a comprehensive list of New Zealand Registration Boards.

Immigration

To work at Whanganui District Health Board you must have evidence of an immigration status that will allow you to work in New Zealand.

If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you will need a work permit which will allow you to live and work in New Zealand for a restricted length of time. In most cases you will need to obtain New Zealand Registration before applying for a work permit/visa.

Click here for more information on New Zealand immigration

Receiving an Income and Paying Tax in New Zealand

To receive income from employment, either salary or wages, in New Zealand you must have an IRD number.

You cannot apply for an IRD number until you are physically in New Zealand, have obtained registration with your respective professional body and obtained a New Zealand immigration status to work in New Zealand.

To apply for an IRD number, you will need to fill in an IRD number application - individual (IR595) form and follow the instructions on the form. The Inland Revenue Department will normally send you your IRD number within 8-10 working days of receiving your completed application form.

The New Zealand tax rates from 1 April 2009:

• 12.5 cents in every dollar for income up to $14,000
• 21 cents in every dollar for income from $14,001 to $48,000
• 33 cents in every dollar for income from $48,001 to $70,000
• 38 cents in every dollar for income of $70,001 or above

Click here for more information on receiving an income and paying tax in New Zealand