Regulation and Registration for Annual Practice Certificates began 1 October 2026

THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND|TE KAUNIHERA RATA O AOTEAROA (MCNZ) IS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR DOCTORS AND PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES

https://www.mcnz.org.nz

 

• The New Zealand Physician Associate Society is proud to highlight this important milestone for the profession in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Physician Associates are now a regulated health profession, with registration officially beginning on 1 October 2026
• Registration with MCNZ marks an important step in supporting safe, high-quality Physician Associate practice across New Zealand
• Stay connected for regular updates and latest information as the profession continues to grow in the months ahead
• Discover the dedicated professionals already making an impact across New Zealand
• Join rural communities in New Zealand, support doctors, and the wider health workforce, and experience the rewards of a dynamic health system enriched by the cultural diversity of Aotearoa