Hi there,

Newbie here trying to put together my portfolio to send to the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Has anyone else:
+ been through the registration process, successfully or not, or
+ worked as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand, or
+ does anyone on here have a good understanding of the New Zealand health care system?

Any advice would be good.

I'm about 50% trough completing the competency document and its just a killer! I thought my favourite subject was me but now I realise I'm in need of a bit of a boost to get it completed. I am currently having difficulty with competency 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 1.3.3 after putting off doing it twice I've tried to get stuck into it and need some help.

Competency 1.3.1 is "Explain the structure of the health care system in New Zealand" Competency 1.3.2 is "Explain and apply management principles within the New Zealand Health Care system" and competency 1.3.3 is "Understand the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the context of physiotherapy practice" What's worst is I need to provide written evidence that I understand all this.

So a little about me - I trained in physiotherapy in the UK and have worked solely within the NHS since. I love my job and wish to continue it when (hopefully) me and Hubby move to New Zealand. We're making the move as we wish for a better life and my husband is submitting our residency visa application this coming week. We've become somewhat disillusioned with life in the UK and want more of an outdoor lifestyle which allows him to pursue his dream of working with animals in a society which cares about its future.

But back to the problem at hand, I'm after any advice on any aspect of completing this competency document if anyone has any examples which worked for them previously - great!

Thanks for reading.
Lindz.