Practitioners | Returning to Work (NZ trained dietitians)

Please also see next section 'Travelling Overseas'

1. THOSE RETURNING WITHIN THREE YEARS OF PRACTISING DIETETICS IN NZ
   When you decide to return to work then you need to:
   
   • Complete and send in a signed Application for an APC form. Download the Application form from Section B of the APC Renewals page on the website, or contact the Registrar if you need it posted. You need to include the APC payment of $450 (or $240 if after 1 December) and:
   • 1. APC credit summary form, noting the CC you have done over the past year, OR if this is not possible,
     2. Send in signed learning objectives. This will need to be approved by the Continuing Competence Committee.
     3. You will need to sign the declaration to say you will be participating in the CCP from this time onwards.



2. DIETITIANS RETURNING FROM PRACTISING DIETETICS OVERSEAS
   
   If you have recently practised dietetics overseas, you will need to:
   
   
   • Complete and send in a signed Application for an APC form. Download this form from Section B on the APC Renewals page on the website, or email the Registrar if you need it posted. You need to include the APC payment of $450 (or $240 if after 1 December) and:
   • Proof of practice, e.g. a Certificate of Good Standing from overseas (if applicable), Certificate of Health Professions Council registration, and any Performance Appraisals, summary of work experience, reference and/or any information about continuing competence programmes you have participated in. At least two relevant documents to prove your competency and work carried out, are required.
   • You will need to sign the declaration to say you will be participating in the CCP from this time onwards.
   • The committee may ask for a mentor/Learning Plan to be approved, if you supply insufficient documentation.



3. DIETITIANS WHO HAVE NOT PRACTISED DIETETICS IN NZ OR OVERSEAS, FOR OVER THREE YEARS
   Wanting to return to work as a dietitian after more than three years out of dietetic practice?
   

   Please read the 'Flow Chart for Those Wishing To Return To Dietetic Work after 3 Years or More' , then send in an up-to-date CV, proof of competency programmes undertaken - if applicable, and the Recertification Request to the Board.