To legally practise as a physiotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand, you must be registered with the Physiotherapy Board and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). If you are not currently practising but wish to maintain your registration, you may apply for non‐practising status.
Step 1: Locate the application
Log into the MyPBNZ portal, navigate to New Submissions, and select Application for Annual Practising Certificate.
Step 2: Select your status
Choose the option appropriate for your situation:
- Annual Practising Certificate OR
- Non‐practising status
Step 3: Upload certified documentation & recency of practice
- Certificates of Good Standing: Upload Certificates of Good Standing for any regulatory authority you worked under in the last three years. Ensure all uploaded documents are officially certified.
- Recency of practise: If applicable to your situation, ensure you tick the box under the Recency of Practise section.
Step 4: Fitness to practise declaration
Review your answers in the Fitness to Practise Information section and edit them if necessary to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
Step 5: Select payment option
Select your applicable payment method.
Important note on employer payments: Only select “My employer will pay” if you have confirmed that your employer has a pre‐approved payment arrangement directly with the Board.
Step 6: Review and submit
Review the summary of your application. If all information is correct, click Submit.
Step 7: Complete payment
Click Pay Now! A secure window will pop up for you to enter your payment details.
- Please note that the Board only accepts credit card and debit/credit card payments.
