What is a Physician Associate?

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Want to work as a PA in New Zealand?

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Want to hire a PA?

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MoH has agreed our application for regulation should progress to the next stage!

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Kia ora! Welcome to NZPAS

The New Zealand Physician Associate Society (NZPAS) was incorporated in 2014. We promote the Physician Associate profession in New Zealand and quality medical care by supporting dedicated, experienced PAs who work and live here.

PAs trained in the USA, the UK and Canada with current experience working as a PA can find job opportunities on the NZPAS Job Board.

PA Regulation

NZPAS advocates for PA regulation by petitioning the NZ government and regulatory bodies.

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Job Placements

Part of our goals as an organisation is to recruit, place, and help integrate PAs into the NZ health system and culture.

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Membership

The NZPAS offers a variety of membership options, from full membership for PAs living and working in New Zealand to Supporting and New Graduate memberships.

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The Mahi of New Zealand PAs

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Common FAQs

Are there many PA Jobs in NZ?

Many practices currently have PAs and the number of clinics interested in hiring a PA is growing…Learn more.

What is the average PA salary in NZ?

PAs can expect to make anywhere between $65-$95 NZD per hour depending on work experience and specialty. Learn more.

Who can work in NZ as a Physician Associate?

PAs need to have at least 5-years practice experience in the US, Canada or UK,  in the specialty they plan to work in in New Zealand…Learn more.

What limitations do PAs have in NZ?

The biggest limitation is the lack of prescribing authority, all prescriptions must be signed by the supervising doctor…Learn more.

Are there PA training programs in NZ?

No. Australia and NZ have formed a PA Standards Council and are currently working on accreditation and certification standards for future programs in both countries…Learn more.

Learn more on our FAQ page.

PAs are practicing all across New Zealand.