Social Workers Registration Board

The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) is the regulatory authority for social workers and was established under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003.

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New applicants APC renewal Competence assessment Provisional to full registration

Registration for New Zealand Graduates

Have you completed one of the Social Workers Registration Board’s...
Moving from Provisional to Full Registration

If you are provisionally registered with Graduate Competence, your competence...
Mandatory registration Bill first reading

The Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill has had its first...

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You can search using Register number, First name, Last name and location.

Eligibility test

Can you become a registered social worker in NZ?

I have completed a tertiary qualification in social work?

Yes - From NZ Yes - From outside NZ No

My qualification is from Australia and has been accredited by the AASW

Yes No

My qualification is listed on the schedule of recognised New Zealand social work qualification link to schedule page

Yes No

I have completed a non-binding assessment of my qualification & my qualification has been deemed as equivalent to that of a NZ recognised social work qualification

Yes No

I am currently enrolled in a recognised NZ social work qualification

Yes No

I have a substantial amount of practical NZ social work experience

Yes No

You may not meet the criteria for registration. Please contact the SWRB office on +64 4 931 2650 or 0508 797 269 to discuss this.

You need to complete a non-binding assessment of your qualification before applying for registration. Click for non-binding application
For more information please phone the office on +64 4 931 2650 or 0508 797 269.

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You may be eligible to apply under Section 13. If you have not spoken to the SWRB about S13, please phone the office on +64 4 931 2650 or 0508 797 269 to discuss this.

Latest news from SWRB

Board Meeting Dates 2018

January 30, 2018
The Board meets throughout the year to approve Registration Applications. Only... more
Brainwave Conference 2018

December 14, 2017
Advancing Effective Child-Centred Practice For professionals working with vulnerable families... more
Happy Social Workers Day 20 March 2018!

September 26, 2017
We’d like to wish social workers a very happy Social... more
Research Participants Sought – Becoming Bicultural

September 26, 2017
Becoming bicultural: The experiences of overseas trained social workers who... more

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Social Workers Registration Board

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Eligibility test

Latest news from SWRB

Board Meeting Dates 2018

Brainwave Conference 2018

Happy Social Workers Day 20 March 2018!

Research Participants Sought – Becoming Bicultural