Pay Equity and Qualification Equivalency

As part of both the 2017 aged care and support pay equity settlement, and the 2018 mental health and addiction support worker settlement, workers can qualify for pay equity via either job tenure, or level of qualification.

For qualification-based pay equity, support workers either need to have an actual New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2–4), or a qualification which has been assessed as equivalent to it.

Changes to Careerforce’s role in Pay Equity

Between June 2017 and December 2019, Careerforce was tasked with the responsibility of assessing qualifications for equivalence to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (levels 2, 3 and 4) for the purpose of pay equity only – it did not result in the actual awarding of the Health and Wellbeing qualifications.

During this time Careerforce have:

  • processed over 8,000 individual applications
  • assessed over 1,800 qualifications, domestic and international
  • assessed over 1,000 qualifications as being equivalent for the purposes of pay equity.

From 2020, employees can still achieve the wage rates as specified in the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017 (the Act) through either:

  • equivalency by reviewing the extensive list of over 1000 qualifications already assessed as equivalent, or
  • completing the Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3, 4 qualifications via a training provider of their choice (talk to your employer about what assistance it can offer in attaining the qualification), or
  • tenure for the existing workforce as at 30 June 2017 (Please refer to the appropriate Operational Policy on the Ministry’s website for further information).

Qualifications Assessed for Equivalence

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. 

To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

Please note: No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

Level 1: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies


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Final outcomes (as at 31 March 2020) from all qualification assessment applications are listed below. No further assessments are being completed.

These qualifications were submitted and assessed for equivalency and there were four possible outcomes:

  1. It is determined as being equivalent, at NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Levels 2, 3 or 4
  2. It is determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  3. Unable to assess – not enough information available in order to assess it.
  4. Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level 1 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person 1 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person 1 WITT Western Inst. of Technology of Taranaki Not Equivalent*
Support of the Older Person 1 Wairarapa Community Polytechnic Not Equivalent*

*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.

Level 2: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies


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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level 2 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Certificate in Child and Community Care 2 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Health and Support) 2 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (Now Ara) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Health Care Assistance 2 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Special Needs Support 2 Christchurch College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Teaching People with Disabilities 2 Ara Institute of Canterbury (Formerly CPIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Teaching People with Disabilities 2 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Health Assistant Certificate 2 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Foundation Skills) 2 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Foundation Skills) 2 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2

Level 2 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Care of the Elderly Course 2 Aspiring Training 2000 Ltd Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health & Wellbeing 2 Drake Medox Not Accredited
Certificate in Health & Wellbeing 2 Geneva Healthcare Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Support of the Older Person 2 Eastern Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Dementia Care  2 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Diversional Therapy 2 Otago Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Fire Rescue and First Response 2 First Aid Not Equivalent*
Health and Safety 2 Impac Not Equivalent*
Health Science 2 Whitireia Community Polytechnic (now Whitireia NZ) Not Equivalent*
Health Workers Course 2 Te Aupouri Maori Trust Unable to Assess**
National Certificate in Maori 2 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Aged Care Certificate 2 Christchurch Nursing Bureau Not Accredited
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills 2 Whitireia Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) 2 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
National Certificate of Educational Achievement 2 NZQA Not Equivalent*
Ryman Foundations Programme 2 Ryman Accreditation Programme Not Accredited

Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it.  This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 3: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level 3 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Ames Certificate in Support of the Older Person 3 Ames Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3

Waiariki Certificate for Health Care Assistants
3
Waiariki Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
BEST Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) 3 BEST Pacific Institute of Education Ltd New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Achievement Wellcare Core Enhanced  3
Wellcare Education
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Aged Care 3 Regent International Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Child and Community Care 3 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Community Caring 3 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Community Support 3 Wellington Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Community Work 3 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Dental Assisting 3 New Zealand Dental Association New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Diversional Therapy 3 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Education Support 3 Taranaki Educare Training Trust New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Health Care Assistance  3
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Health, Disability & Age Support (Core Competencies) 3 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Introduction to Social Services 3 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Pre Entry to the Bachelor of Nursing 3 Southern Institue of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Community Support Services (Core Competencies) 3 BMETS Training Consultancy New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Community Support Services (Core Competencies) 3 Health Ed Trust New Zealand Incorporated New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Community Support Services (Core Competencies) 3 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Teacher Support Services 3 New Zealand Career College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistance)  3 St John of God Hauroa Trust  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Health, Disability & Aged Support (Core Competencies) 3 NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Human Services) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Intellectual Disability) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Vision and Hearing Screening)  3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care  3 NZQA National Qualifications Service  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Health, Disability, & Aged Support (Core Competencies) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Health, Disability, & Aged Support (Health Assistants) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Offender Management 3 ETITO (Department of Corrections) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Pharmacy (Assistant) 3 Pharmacy Industry Training Organisation New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
National Certificate in Rest Home Care (Core) N/A Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (Community) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (Residential) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Youth Work (Youth Leadership) 3 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate Supporting the Older Person 3 Ames Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) 3 St John New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) 3 The Skills Organisation New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work 3 Community Support Services ITO New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
NZIS Certificate in Personal Training  3 New Zealand Institute of Sport New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Pre-Entry to the Bachelor of Nursing 3 Southern Institue of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Support of the Older Person 3 Wellcare Education Ltd New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Level 3 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Care Training Online 3 Leigh Kelly Not Equivalent*
Caring for Children 3 Stotts Cengage Education Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Advanced Rest Home Care 3 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Aged Care 3 Quest College Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Applied Sports 3 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Child Protection Studies 3 Institute for Child Protection Studies Trust Inc Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Community and Health Support 3 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Foundation Studies 3 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3 Geneva Health Care Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Sciences 3 Unitec Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Sciences (Pre-Entry) 3 Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Introduction to Health Science MCIHS2 3 Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Pre-Health & Science 3 Ara Institute of Canterbury (formerly CPIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Pre-Health & Science 3 Tai Poutini Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Residential Care 3 Tai Poutini Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Science and Health 3 Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Social Work 3 Te Whanau o Waipareira Trust Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Special Needs and Teacher Support 3 Regent Training Centre Unable to Assess**
Community Care Skills 3 Transition Training Limited Unable to Assess**
Health Studies 5102 and 6400 3 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Health Studies 6401 and 6402 3 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Introduction to Caregiving 3 Geneva Elevator Not Equivalent*
Level 3 Caregiver 3 Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Unable to Assess**
Lift & Position People Safely (5012) 3 Aged Care Education (NZ) Ltd (ACE) Not Equivalent*
MIT Certificate in Foundation Education for Tertiary Pathways 3 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) 3 NZQA Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Health Science 3 Whitireia Community Polytechnic (now Whitireia NZ) Unable to Assess**
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation 3 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Dementia Series 3 Aged Care Education (NZ) Ltd (ACE) Not Equivalent*
Residential Care of the Elderly/Advanced Certificate in Residential Care of the Elderly 3 Northland Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Taking Care 3 Creative Training Systems NZ Limited Unable to Assess**
Teaching Children with Special Needs 1 and 2 3 College of Education Palmerston North Unable to Assess**
Teaching People with Disabilities 3 Christchurch Polytechnic (now Ara) Unable to Assess**
Variety of Modules  3 Open Future Learning  Not Equivalent*
WITT Certificate for Health Assistants 3 Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Unable to Assess**

Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it.  This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 4: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA


The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level 4 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Care Tech Certificate in Community and Clinical Supportive Care  4 Eastern Institute of Technology  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Certificate for Health Care Assistants 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate for Health Care Assistants 4 Ignite Colleges (Corporate Academy Group) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate for Health Care Assistants 4 Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate for Health Support Assistants 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate for Health Support Assistants 4 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate for Nurse Assistant (discontinued) 4 Southern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Advanced Health Care Assistance 4 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counselling 4 Central Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Applied Mental Health 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community and Social Services 4 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Community Care and Emergency Response 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Community Caring (Support of the Older Person) 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Community Skills 4 Unitec Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community Studies (Social Services) 4 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology / Ara New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community Studies (Youth Work) 4 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology / Ara New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community Support Services (Care for the Older Person) 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Community Work 4
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Counselling and Social Work 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Early Childhood Education  4 Workforce Development New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Early Childhood Practice 4 Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Educational Support (Disability Studies) 4 Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Fitness (Personal Training) 4 Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Certificate in Fitness Industry Training 4 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Care 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Health Care (with strands in Assistance or Advocacy) 4 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Care (with strands in Assistance or Advocacy) 4 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Care Assistant 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Health Care Assistant 4 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Care Assistant 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Health Care Assistant 4 Ignite Colleges New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Science (Nursing) Nurse Assistant Programme 4 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistant) 4
Certificate in Health Studies 4 Aoraki Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Health Studies 4 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Human Services 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Human Services 4 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Human Services (Diversional Therapy) 4 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Human Services (Mental Health and Addictions)  4 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Human Services (Social Services) 4 Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Māori Community Health (Hauora) 4 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Maori Mental Health Care 4 Rapu ki Rua Institute New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions 4 Northland Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Mental Health Support  4
Eastern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Mental Health Support Work 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Mental Health Support Work 4 Unitec New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Natural Therapies 4 Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Nursing  4 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistant) 4
Certificate in Nursing (Long Term Care & Rehabilitation) 4 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (now ARA) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Nursing (Long Term Care & Rehabilitation) 4 Whitireia Community Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Out of School Care and Recreation 4 Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Pacific Community Health Work 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Pacific Community Health Work 4 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Peer Support (Mental Health) 4 Mind and Body Learning and Development Ltd New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Social Services 4 Aoraki Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Social Services 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Social Services 4 Te Wananga o Aotearoa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Social Services 4 Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4

Certificate in Social Service Studies - Kahikatea
4
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
Certificate in Social Services (Human Services) 4 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Social Services (Youth Work) 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Teacher Aiding 4 Southern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
Certificate in Teacher Aiding 4 Training For You New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
Certificate in Teaching People with Disabilities 4 Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Trauma Studies 4 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Whanau/Family and Foster Care 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Youth Work (Christian Camping) 4 Praxis NZ New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Youth Work (Christian Youth Workers) 4 Praxis NZ New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Primary Healthcare Assistant 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate of Social Services 4 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (now ARA) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Health Science 4 Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
EIT Certificate in Hauroa (Maori Health) 4 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Health Support Assistant 4 Health Care Rehabilitation Ltd New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Healthcare and Emergency Aid 4 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Manaaki Tangata Certificate in Bicultural Social Services 4 Te Wananga o Aotearoa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) 4 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) 4 CPIT/Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Mental Health and Addiction Issues 4 Future Skills Academy New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Mental Health and Addiction Support 4 NETCOR Campus New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
MIT Certificate in Community Health Work 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
MIT Certificate in Pacific Community Health Work 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
MIT Certificate in Social Services 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Ambulance (Patient Care & Transport) 4 EMQUAL (Skills Org)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Brain Injury Support 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation Support) 4
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Disability Information Provision) 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Complementary Therapies 4 Naturopath College of New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Employment Support  4 Careerforce  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  2
National Certificate in Hauora (Maori Health) 4 NZQA Māori Qualifications Services New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Senior Support) 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Human Services 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Iwi/Maori Social Services 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Mental Health & Addiction Support 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Mental Health for Support Worker 4 The Open Pacific Education Centre New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Offender Management 4 Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
National Certificate in Rest Home Care (Advanced) N/A Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
National Certificate in Social Services 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Sport (Coaching) 4 Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
National Certificate in Tamariki Ora – Well Child  4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
National Certificate in Whanau/Family and Foster Care 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
National Certificate in Youth Work 4 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise 4 New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
New Zealand Certificate in Kaupapa Maori Public Health Level 4 NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
New Zealand National Nanny Certificate 4 Various accredited providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
New Zealand Certificate in Whanau Ora 4 NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
New Zealand Certificate in Social Service (Māori)    4 Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Te Tiwhikete Nga Poutoko Whakarara Oranga, Certificate in Social Services (Biculturalism in Practice) 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Te Tiwhikete Nga Poutoko Whakarara Oranga, Certificate in Social Services (Biculturalism in Practice) 4 Te Wananga o Aotearoa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4

Level 4 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
ACE Dementia 4 Health Ed Trust New Zealand Incorporated Not Equivalent*
Advanced Certificate in Health Studies 4 Taruna College Havelock North Unable to Assess**
Advanced Foundation Certificate of Education 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Assessor and Verifier Training 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Academic Studies (Nursing) 4 North Tech Whangarei Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology 4 Naturopathic College of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology 4 NCNZ New Plymouth Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Applied Science and Health 4 Otago Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Applied Leadership 4 Tai Poutini Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Assisting Children with Special Needs 4 Training for You Limited Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Beautician and Cosmetology 4 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Child Protection 4 CPS Training Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Christian Ministry (Advanced) 4 Vineyard College (NZ) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Community Care 4 Otago Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Community Support 4 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Counselling 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Early Childhood Practice (Home Based/Nanny) 4 New Zealand Management Academies/New Zealand Career College Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Education and Social Sciences 4 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Education Support  4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Fitness and Exercise Science 4 Nelson  Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science) 4 Whitirea NZ Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Science) 4 Whitirea NZ Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Foundation Nursing 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Foundation Studies  (Nursing Recreation and Sport Science) 4 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Bridging Strand) 4 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Tauranga Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Hauora Māori 4 Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Hauora Elderly Health Care 4 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Health 4 Otago Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Care 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Health Care 4 NZ Career College Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Care Support 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Care Support 4 NZ Career College/NZMA/ACG Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Science 4 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Sciences (Intermediate) 4 Southern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Studies 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Health Studies 4 Otago Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Holistic Healthcare 4 Taruna College Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Human Services 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Human Services 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Introduction to Nursing 4 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Introduction to Study (Health) 4 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Learning Support (Inclusive Education) 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Massage (Relaxation Massage) 4 Southern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Mental Health Work 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Natural Therapies 4 Naturopath College of New Zealand Not Accredited
Certificate in Patient Care 4 Corporate Academy Group Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Pre-Health and Science 4 Tai Poutini Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Professionalism 4 Corporate Academy Group Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Residential Child Care and Additional Studies Certificate in Residential Care 4 Residential Care Association Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Rongoa Maori Appreciation 4 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Social Sciences 4 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Social Work 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Social Work 4 Te Whanau o Waipareira Trust Not Accredited
Certificate in Special Needs 4 Massey University Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Sport and Health Massage 4 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Teacher Aiding 4 Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Trauma Studies 4 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Tertiary Degree Studies 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Certificate of Proficiency – Medical Terminology 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Clinical Coding ICD-10-AM 4 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Community and Social Services Diploma 4 Otago Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Demonstrate Knowledge Required in Quality Auditing 8086 4 DAA Group Limited Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Herbal Medicine 4 South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Natural Therapeutics 4 South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Parks and Recreation 4 Lincoln College NZ Not Equivalent*
Effective Teaching People with Special Needs  4 IHC Unable to Assess**
Foundation Certificate in Nursing and Health Science 4 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Foundation Education Programme 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Health Care Assistance 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Health Care Worker Course 4 Unitec Institute of Technology - Auckland Not Equivalent*
Human Services 4 Insight Learning Academy Not Equivalent*
LCP Community Support Services (Residential) 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
LCP Dementia 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
LCP Dementia 4 Future Skills Academy Not Equivalent*
LCP Dementia 4 Hillsborough Hospital Not Equivalent*
LCP Dementia 4 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
LCP Human Services 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Mental Health 4 Rapu Kit Rua Institute Not Equivalent*
MIT Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
MIT Certificate in Tertiary Degree Studies 4 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training 4 All accredited providers  Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) 4 NZQA Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Massage (Relaxation Massage) 4 Naturopath College of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person – partial completion 4 Community Support Services Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Mental Health and Disability 4 Whitireia Community Polytechnic (now Whitireia NZ) Unable to Assess**
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation  4 NZQA Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Applied Health Studies) 4 NZQA Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation - Nursing Studies 4 NZQA Not Equivalent*
NZ Certificate in Assessment Practice 4 AKO Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
OP3500 Teacher Aide Certificate 4 The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Positive Approaches to Supporting People 4 Institute of Applied Management  Not Equivalent*
Public Health 5019, 5020, 17029 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
Real Estate (Salesperson) 4 Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Unit standards: 28543 & 28989  4 Careerforce Not Equivalent*

4* The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 5: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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Final outcomes (as at 31 March 2020) from all qualification assessment applications are listed below. No further assessments are being completed.

These qualifications were submitted and assessed for equivalency and there were four possible outcomes:

  • It is determined as being equivalent, at NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Levels 2, 3 or 4
  • It is determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information available in order to assess it.
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level 5 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Advanced Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies 5 Central Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies (Support Work) 5 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Youth Work 5 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Applied Counselling Skills 5 Universal College of Learning (UCOL) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Applied Theology 5 Carey Baptist College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Certificate in Early Childhood Education 5 New Zealand Tertiary College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Fitness and Exercise Science 5 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Health Care 5 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Health Studies 5 Western Institute of Technology Taranaki New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Healthcare Studies 5 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in Healthcare Studies 5 Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Supervision (Human Services) 5 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Diploma in Adult Education 5 Te Wananga o Aotearoa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology) 5 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate of Health and Wellbeing 2*
Diploma in Arts 5 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Diploma in Care Coordination and Care Management (Intellectual Disability) 5 Auckland College of Education (now Auckland University) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Child Protection Studies  5 Institute for Child Protection Studies Trust Inc  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  4
Diploma in Christian Ministries (Chaplaincy Option) 5 Alphacrucis College New Zealand Certificate of Health and Wellbeing 2
Diploma in Community and Mental Health 5 Aoraki Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Disability and Community Support 5 Ara Institute of Canterbury (Formerly CPIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika) 5 New Zealand Career College (Te Kura Umanga O Aotearoa) New Zealand Certificate of Health and Wellbeing 3
Diploma in Family Support  5 Bethlehem Tertiary Institute  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  2
Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour 5 The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Diploma in Health Care 5 Ellipse Institute of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Health Care Studies 5 AGI Education Limited (Auckland Goldstar Institute Limited) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Health Psychology: Hauora Hinengaro 5 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Diploma in Mental Health Support Work 5 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Mental Health Support Work 5 Christchurch Polytechnic (now Ara) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Physiotherapy 5 Auckland Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Psychology 5 Open Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Rehabilitation 5 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Diploma in Social Services 5 Aoraki Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Specific Learning Disabilities 5 Seabrook McKenzie Centre for Specific Learning Disabilities New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation Support – Brain Injury) 4
Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 5 New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Teaching People with Disabilities 5 Multiple accredited education providers (excludes SPELD) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Trauma Management 5 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 5 Christchurch College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Healthcare Assistant 5 Corporate Academy Group New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Heke Oranga Hinengaro (Diploma in Mental Health) 5 Te Wananga o Raukawa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Heke Rongoā, (HR) 5 Te Wananga o Raukawa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Heke Toiora Whanau (previously known as Heke Matauranga Toiora Whanau) 5 Te Wananga o Raukawa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Career Practice 5 The Skills Organisation New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care 5 NZQA National Qualifications Services New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Disability Support, Assessment, Planning and Coordination 5 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) – Community 5 Pharmacy Industry Training Organisation New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 without Cultural Competency) 4*
National Diploma in Ambulance Practice 5 The Skills Organisation New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
National Diploma in Hauora (Maori Health) 5 Rapu Ki Rua Institute New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
National Diploma in Human Services 5 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise 5 New Zealand Institute of Health & Fitness New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education 5 New Zealand Tertiary College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education 5 Ashton Warner Nanny Academy New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5) [Ref: 3518] 5 Child Matters New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
New Zealand Diploma in Health and Well-being (Practice/Applied Practice) 5 Careerforce New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
New Zealand Diploma in Whanau Ora 5 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage 5 Massage New Zealand Incorporated New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4

Level 5 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Certificate Course in SpB58:E74ecific Learning Disabilities 5 SPELD Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Arts, conjoint Certificate of Proficiency (Health) 5 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Deaf Studies 5 Te Wananga O Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Investigative Services 5 National College of Security Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Pacific Nutrition 5 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Proficiency as an Anaesthetic Technician 5 Department of Health NZ Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Proficiency EDUC 105 Disability Studies an Introduction 5 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Applied Christian Ministry 5 Ministry Training College of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Arts (Rehabilitation) 5 Massey University Unable to Assess**
Diploma in Business Studies 5 Unitec Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Psychology 5 Wellington Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Science 5 Massey University Unable to Assess**
Diploma in Homeopathy Foundation Skills 5 The Auckland College of Classical Homeopathy Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Information and Communications Technology 5 Wellington Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Management (Health Services) 5 EDENZ Colleges 2016 Limited Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Management (Healthcare) 5 International Academy of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Outdoor Adventure 5 Whitireia Community Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Te Ara Reo Maori 5 Te Wananga O Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Youth and Community Studies 5 Praxis Not Equivalent*
Heke Kawa Oranga HKO [Diploma in Health Promotion, Sport, and exercise sciences] 5 Te Wananga O Raukawa Not Equivalent*
Introduction to Pastoral Care 5 Carey Baptist College Not Equivalent*
Management in Focusing Health Services 5 EDENZ Colleges 2016 Limited Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training 5 Various accredited providers Not Equivalent*
National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Educator 5 NZQA Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching  5 NZQA Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate in Adult Learning and Numeracy (Vocational Workplace) 5 The Open Polytechnic of NZ Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Certificate Public Health and Health Promotion 5 Careerforce Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Diploma in Business 5 NZQA Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Nanny School Diploma 5 NZ College of Early Childhood Education Unable to Assess**
Tipa Ora Diploma in Hauora 5 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**

4*  The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it.  This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 6: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

LEVEL 6 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes

Assessed Qualification

NZQA Level

Qualification programme provider 

Qualification Equivalence Assessment

Level

Certificate in Autism and Severe Communication Disorders

6

Christchurch College of Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 

4

Certificate in New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies 

6

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) 

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 

4

Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies

6

Massey University

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies

6

Wellington Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies

6

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Applied Maori Health - Coexisting Disorders

6

Anamata Education and Training

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Applied Mental Health

6

Massey University

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Applied Mental Health

6

Open Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Career Counselling

6

Central Institute of Technology (now Weltec)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Career Guidance

6

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology

6

Open Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Clinical Nutrition

6

Canterbury College of Natural Medicine

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Community and Social Work

6

Carrington Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Laidlaw College

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Lifeway College

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Vision College Hamilton (previously Integrity College)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

3

Diploma in Counselling

6

Waikato Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Counselling

6

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (Now Ara)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Counselling (Applied)

6

Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy

6

National Institute of Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Hauora (Māori Health)

6

Tipu Ora

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Hauora Maori

6

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Health Science

6

Massey University

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Health Science

6

Open Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Health Science (Massage and Sports Therapy)

6

New Zealand College of Massage

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage)

6

NZ College of Massage

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Health Studies

6

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Healthcare Management

6

AGI Education Ltd

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Human Development

6

Massey University

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Massage Therapy

6

Canterbury College of Natural Medicine

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

2

Diploma in Mental Health

6

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction (Applied Practice)

6

AGI Education Ltd

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

6

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

6

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

6

Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Natural and Complementary Medicines

6

Waikato Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Naturopathy

6

Naturopathic College of New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Paramedic Science

6

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

3

Diploma in Professional Counselling

6

Quantum Education Group

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social and Community Work

6

Wanganui Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Practice (Counselling)

6

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Science

6

Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Services 

6

Otago Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Social Services (Disability Support)

6

Otago Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Auckland College of education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Auckland Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Eastern Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Sport (Advanced Exercise Prescription)

6

New Zealand Institute of Sport

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Sport and Recreation

6

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

2

Diploma in Sports and Therapeutic Massage

6

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4*

Diploma in Supported Employment

6

Universal College of Learning

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Diploma in Therapeutic Massage

6

Lotus Centre Hawkes Bay

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

3

Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies

6

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

3

National Certificate in Social Service Work in Suicide Intervention

6

Various accredited providers

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) [Ref: 0207]

6

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

3

National Diploma in Counselling

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

4

National Diploma in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work)

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

National Diploma in Social Services

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

National Diploma in Social Services (Social Work)

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

National Diploma in Youth Work

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied)

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

Te Pokairua Whanaungatanga Whakaturuma (Diploma in Social and Community Work)

6

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

LEVEL 6 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes commenced prior to 31.12.2005 and completed by 31.12.2009

Assessed Qualification

NZQA Level

Qualification programme provider 

Qualification Equivalence Assessment

Level

Bicultural Diploma Applied Social Services

6

Manukau Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Community and Social Work

6

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Community and Social Work

6

Unitec Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social and Community Work

6

Manukau Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social and Community Work

6

University of Otago

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Practice (Community and Social Work and Counselling)

6

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Services

6

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute 

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute 

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Manukau Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

Diploma in Social Work

6

Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

National Diploma in Career Practice

6

The Skills Organisation

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)

4

National Diploma in Social Work

6

Careerforce

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

4

 

LEVEL 6 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes

Assessed Qualification

NZQA Level

Qualification programme provider 

Qualification Equivalence Assessment

Certificate in Anthroposophical Health Studies (Advanced)

6

Taruna College Trust

Not Equivalent*

Diploma in Health Promotion

6

Manukau Institute of Technology

Unable to Assess**

Diploma in Human Services

6

University of Auckland

Unable to Assess**

Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

6

Christchurch Polytechnic (now Ara)

Unable to Assess**

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

6

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

Not Equivalent*

Diploma in Professional Coaching

6

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

Not Equivalent*

Diploma in Psychology and Counselling

6

The Career Academy

Not Accredited

Diploma in Social Services

6

Te Whare Wananga o te Rau Kahikatea

Unable to Assess**

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

6

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Not Equivalent*

Diploma in Youth Development

6

Auckland Institute of Technology

Unable to Assess**

Graduate Diploma in Human Services

6

Auckland University

Unable to Assess**

Maori Performing Arts (Tutoring)

6

Western Institute of Technology

Not Equivalent*

New Zealand Certificate in Assessment (Advanced Practitioner)

6

AKO Aotearoa

Not Equivalent*

4*  The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it.  This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 7: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

Level 7 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Bachelor of Addiction Studies  7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  4
Bachelor of Applied Counselling 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition) 7 Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity & Health and Wellness) 7 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) 7 The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science 7 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work) (Counselling and Psychotherapy) 7 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Te Reo & Māori Development) 7 Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (Social Work and Kaupapa Māori) 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Service (Counselling) 7 Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Service (Social Work and Mental Health & Addictions) 7 Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Service (Social Work) 7 Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Social Work 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Applied Theology 7 Carey Baptist College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Art (Education) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts - (Psychology and Sociology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts – (Social Science) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology and Psychology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Business Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Psychology) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology, Sociology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Anthropology, Education and Psychology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Arts (Education and Psychology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Education and Psychology) 7 Victoria University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Education) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Educational Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Human Services) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Human Services and Geography) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Major Human Services - minor Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Major Sociology - minor Māori) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Maori Studies and Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Maori Studies and Psychology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (NZ Sign Language and Deaf Studies) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Anthropology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Criminology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Criminology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and English) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Philosophy) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Philosophy) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Social Anthropology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Social Science for Public Health) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (major Psychology - minor Rehabilitation Studies) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Screen Production) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Theatre) 7 Victoria University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) awarded after 2016 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) awarded upto and including 2016 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 7 Victoria University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Conjoint  7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) 7 Open Polytechnic of NZ New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Psychology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Chiropractic 7 New Zealand College of Chiropractic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Counselling 7 Bethlehem Tertiary Institute New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  4
Bachelor of Counselling 7 Laidlaw College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  4
Bachelor of Counselling 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  4
Bachelor of Counselling 7 ATC Vision College New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social & Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Counselling - Paetahi Tumu Korero 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Drug and Alcohol Studies 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching 7 Manukau Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) 7 New Zealand Tertiary College New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Education (Primary)  7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)  2
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) 7 Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health and Social Development (Health Promotion) 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Health Science 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Applied Mental Health and Psychology) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Applied Mental Health) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Human Health and the Environment) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Managing Care of the Older Person) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Minor Health Promotion) 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) - With MAOH501 Māori Health, Development and Environment or MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) - Without MAOH501 Māori Health, Development and Environment or MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (following appeal) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT)  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) 7 Whitireia Community Polytechnic (now Whitireia NZ) New Zealand Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Rehabilitation) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation) 7 Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Sciences 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addictions Pathway) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (major Public Health - minor Rehabilitation) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Human Biology 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Human Services (Disability) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Human Services (Youth Work) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Human Services  7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Māori Studies (Social Services) 7 Auckland Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Māori Studies (Social Work and Social Services) 7 Auckland Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Midwifery 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Midwifery 7 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) 4
Bachelor of Midwifery 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Natural Medicine  7 South Pacific College of Natural Medicine  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine 7 Wellpark College of Natural Therapies New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 7 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Pharmacy 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Physical Education 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Science 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour and Psychology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Science - (Biomedical Science) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Psychology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Nutrition) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Science (Genetics) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Science (Philosophy and Psychology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Social Policy) 7 Victoria University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Anthropological Science 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Criminology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)  4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 7 Victoria University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Sociology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) Conjoint 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Art Conjoint (Psychology, Criminology and Sociology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint (Psychology and Population Health) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Social Practice 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Practice (Community Development) 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Practice (Social Work) 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Science 7 Lincoln University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Science 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology and Human Development) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology and Philosophy 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology and Sociology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Social Policy) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Services 7 Otago Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 Ara/Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Work 7 Whitirea New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Work (Biculturalism in Practice) 7 Te Wananga O Aotearoa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation – Brain Injury) 4
Bachelor of Sport (Management) 7 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies (Sport and Leisure Studies and Sociology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Sports and Exercise (Exercise Prescription and Training) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Sports and Recreation 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Performance Analysis) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage 7 Southern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation 7 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Bachelor of Youth Development 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 7 Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Certificate in Nursing (Competence Assessment Program) 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma for Graduates (Psychology) 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Diploma in Applied Counselling 7 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support 7 New Zealand School of Education (NZSE) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Psychotherapy 7 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Diploma in Social Science 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Social Sciences (Welfare Development and Social Work) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma of Gestalt Psychotherapy 7 Gestalt Institute of New Zealand New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology/Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation Support) 4
Diploma of Homeopathy 7 Bay of Plenty College of Homeopathy – now College of Natural Health and Homeopathy New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma of Teaching 7 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma of Teaching (Primary) 7 Auckland College of Education (Auckland University) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Diploma of Teaching (Primary) 7 Christchurch College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Graduate Certificate in Health Science 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Science 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Graduate Diploma (Psychology) 7 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Alcohol, Addiction and Drug Studies 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Applied Addiction Studies 7 Wellington Institute of Technology  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management (Health) 7 Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Work) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Child Psychotherapy 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition 7 Canterbury College of Natural Medicine New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Health Science 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Physiotherapy) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Graduate Diploma in Health Science and Technology 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Health Studies 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Support 4
Graduate Diploma in Health Studies 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology/Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Physical Activity, Health and Wellness 7 Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy 7 Auckland Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Support 4
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy 7 Auckland University of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Support 4
Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 7 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 7 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Social Work 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Graduate Diploma in Special Education 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise 7 Southern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 7 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Graduate Diploma in Theory of Addictions 7 Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma of Science (Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning 7 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Poumanawa Mātauranga Oranga Hinengaro 7 Te Wananga o Raukawa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Poumanawa Mātauranga Toiora Whānau 7 Te Wananga o Raukawa New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Te Taketake Diploma Applied Addictions Counselling 7 Otago Polytechnic (Moana House Training Institute) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4

Level 7 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Advanced Diploma in Art and Creativity 7 The Learning Connexion  Not Equivalent*
Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Coaching and Management 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts) 7 Northern Polytechnic (North Tec) Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Applied Communication 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Applied Management (Strategic Management) (Sales and Marketing) 7 Wellington Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Applied Science 7 Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management and Ecology) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts 7 University of Waikato Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts - (major Geography, minor Psychology) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Community and Family Studies) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Maori studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Film) 7 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Education) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Education and Pacific Studies) 7 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Education and Psychology) (minor in Philosophy) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Education/Psychology) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Education and Media Studies) 7 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature and Second Language Education) 7 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (English/Scandinavian Studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Geography) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies and Human Services) 7 University of Canterbury Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts (Human Services and Linguistics) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Science) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (History and Sociology) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Education Studies) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Literature) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (major English, minor Political Studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Maori and Education) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Maori) 7 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) 7 Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) 7 Victoria University of Wellington Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Social Policy) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Anthropology) 7 University of Otago Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Gender Studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and History) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies) 7 Victoria University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology and Sociology) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Film, Television and Media Studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Māori) 7 University of Auckland Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Criminology) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Social Science and Psychology) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) 7 Victoria University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Social Science for Public Health and Pacific Studies) 7 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts and Teaching  7 University of Waikato Unable to Assess**
Bachelors of Arts - (Te Reo Maori and Maori and Indigenous Studies) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Te Reo Māori, Te Tohu Paetahi specialisation) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Phenomenology of Religion) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) (Functional Human Biology) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Communication Studies 7 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Computing Systems 7 Unitec Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Criminal Justice 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Education 7 University of Auckland Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Education 7 University of Waikato Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science 7 Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise) 7 Massey University Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Humanities (Business/Indigenous Studies) 7 Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Iwi Environmental Management 7 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts 7 Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Māori Studies 7 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Matauranga Maori 7 Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 7 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Ministry 7 Laidlaw College Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Science 7 University of Canterbury Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Science (Ecology) 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Services 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Social Science (Anthropology) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Science (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Policy) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Educational Studies & Women and Gender Studies) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Philosophy and Ethics) 7 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 7 Waikato institute of technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor in Sport and Exercise - Coaching and Management 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Management 7 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Theology 7 Laidlaw College Not Equivalent*
Diploma for Graduates 7 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Applied Business (Healthcare Management) 7 New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE) Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Applied Health Management 7 Toi Ohomai Institute  of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) 7 The Learning Connexion Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business 7 EDENZ Colleges 2016 Limited Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business (Healthcare Management) 7 Queens Academic Group/Aspire2 International College of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business (Specialisation in Healthcare) 7 Queens Academic Group Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business Management (Healthcare Management) 7 Queens Academic Group/Aspire2 International College of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business Management (Specialisation in Health Services) 7 New Zealand Academic & Learning Institute Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Business Management (Specialisation in Health Services) 7 Toi Ohamai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health (Advanced Applied Management) 7 Cornell Institute of Business and Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health (Advanced Applied Management) 7 Kauri Academy Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health (Advanced Applied Management) 7 New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE) Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Services Management 7 AGI Education Limited Management Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Services Management 7 Aspire2 International Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Services Management 7 National Institute of Education Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Health Services Management 7 National Tertiary Education Consortium (NTEC) Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Healthcare Management 7 Queens Academic Group Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Kinesiology 7 International College of Professional Kinesiology Practice Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Management (Healthcare) 7 EDENZ Colleges 2016 Limited/ATMC Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Management (Healthcare) 7 International Academy of New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Management (Healthcare) 7 International College of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling  7 Institute of Psychosynthesis NZ Not Accredited
Diploma in Te Whiuwhiu o te Hau – Māori Counselling 7 Waikato Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Certificate in Supervision 7 Waikato Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Education (Career Development) 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Accounting 7 Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management (Accounting)  7 Wellington Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology) 7 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Business 7 Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Business Studies 7 Waikato Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Child Mental Health 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition 2005 7 Canterbury College of Natural Medicine Unable to Assess**
Graduate Diploma in Educational Facilitation 7 New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute/Kiwi Institute of Training and Education Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Health (Applied Services Management) 7 Freedom Institute of Higher Education Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Health Management 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management 7 Auckland Institute of Studies Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control 7 Toi Ohamai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Infection Risk Management 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Professional Leadership 7 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Professional Leadership 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Not-for-profit Management 7 Unitec Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise 7 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) 7 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Theology 7 Laidlaw College Not Equivalent*
New Zealand Diploma in Health (Advanced) (Applied Management) 7 All accredited providers Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management 7 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control 7 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Poutuarongo Matauranga Maori (Bachelor of Matauranga Maori) 7 Te Wananga O Raukawa Unable to Assess**
Sociology of Health and Kawa Whakaruruhau 7 Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Unable to Assess**
Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga O Te Kohanga Reo 7 Te Kohanga Reo National Trust  Unable to Assess**

4*  The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.
4*** if containing HLTH7105 Health of the Older Adult – otherwise Not Equivalent.

Level 8: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA


The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

Level 8 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Education) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Hons, First Class) (Psychology) 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons)  8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) (Psychology) 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Social Work) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Post Graduate Certificate in Science (Clinical Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Psychology 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science 8 University of Auckland  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) 8 University of Auckland  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Rehabilitation) 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences 8 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing(Social and Community Services)  4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Health & Community) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Clinical Research) 8 Unitec New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Health Science) 8 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) 8 Southern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) 8 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Therapy 8 Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing(Social and Community Services)  4
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology 8 Universal College of Learning (UCOL) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling 8 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Education 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Education 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling and Guidance) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Educational Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 8 Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 8 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  3
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Palliative Care) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Rehabilitation) 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Sports Physiotherapy) 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Behaviour Analysis) 8 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Health Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Child and Family Psychology) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 8 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Community Work 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Practice 8 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services 8 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work 8 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Post Graduate Diploma (Social Work) 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science 8 Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Postgraduate Diploma - Whanau Development 8 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4

Level 8 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Human Services) 8 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Sociology) 8 University of Otago Unable to Assess**
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Sociology) 8 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Sociology) 8 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Law (Hons) 8 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Bachelor of Theology (Hons) 8 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision (Bicultural Practices) 8 Te Wananga o Aotearoa Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Certificate in Disability and Inclusion Studies 8 University of Waikato Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership 8 University of Auckland Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business 8 New Zealand Institute of Education Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management 8 Southern Insitute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Social Practice 8 Unitec Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership) 8 Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Adult Teaching) 8 Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Art (Social Science) 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration 8 Auckland Institute of Studies Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management (Faculty of Health Science) 8 Auckland University of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare 8 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Bioethics) 8 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Studies 8 Victoria University of Wellington Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Health) 8 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Health) 8 Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Maori and Pacific Development 8 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Practice of Psychology (Applied Behaviour Analysis) 8 University of Waikato Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice 8 Wellington Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health 8 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health 8 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health 8 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Applied Behaviour Analysis) 8 University of Auckland Unable to Assess**
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology) 8 University of Auckland Not Equivalent*

4*  The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level 9: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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For qualifications submitted for assessment prior to 31 December 2019, there were four possible outcomes:

  • It was determined as being equivalent (at Health & Wellbeing Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • It was determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Unable to assess – not enough information was available in order to assess it. Qualifications that were unable to be assessed are ‘Not Equivalent’
  • Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider is not accredited by NZQA

The following assessed qualifications have been grouped according to the level of the qualification submitted for assessment. To see if a specific qualification has been assessed, look at the appropriate level document, and all qualifications are in alphabetical order.

No email confirmation will be supplied for any equivalency decision already published on this website.

When checking your qualification, please look for the exact title as it appears on your certificate.

Level 9 - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Master of Applied Psychology (Behaviour Analysis) 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology) 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Arts (Applied Social Work) 9 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Arts (Arts Therapy) 9 Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Arts (Child and Family Psychology) 9 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Arts (Education) 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Arts (Psychology) 9 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Arts (Psychology) 9 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Arts (Psychology) 9 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Arts (Psychology) 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Arts (Sociology and Social Work) 9 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Arts (Sociology) 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Counselling 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Health (Psychology) 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Masters of Health Science 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Osteopathy 9 Unitec Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Music Therapy 9 Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Psychotherapy 9 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Public Health 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Science (First Class Hons) (Psychology) 9 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Science (Health Psychology) 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Science (Psychology) 9 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Science (Psychology) 9 University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Master of Science (Psychology) 9 University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Social Sciences (Psychology) 9 University of Waikato New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Master of Social Work (Applied) 9 Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Master of Social Work and Community Work 9 University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4

Level 9 - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes 
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Master of Arts (English) 9 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Master of Arts (Merit) (Psychology) 9 Massey University Unable to Assess**
Master of Arts (Social Sciences) 9 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Unable to Assess**
Master of Arts (Sociology) 9 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*
Master of Creative Writing 9 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Master of Health Sciences 9 University of Otago Not Equivalent*
Master of Management (Health) 9 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Master of Management (Management) 9 Massey University Not Equivalent*
Master of Public Health 9 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Master of Science (Psychology) 9 Victoria University Not Equivalent*
Masters in Professional Practice 9 Otago Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
PhD (Health Sciences) 9 University of Canterbury Not Equivalent*

4* - The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency. Information regarding Cultural Competency can be found on the Careerforce website.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Level Unknown - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes


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Final outcomes (as at 31 March 2020) from all qualification assessment applications are listed below. No further assessments are being completed.

These qualifications were submitted and assessed for equivalency and there were four possible outcomes:

  1. It is determined as being equivalent, at NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Levels 2, 3 or 4
  2. It is determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  3. Unable to assess – not enough information available in order to assess it.
  4. Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA

If your National Certificate or National Diploma from a Polytechnic or other education provider has the same name as one on this list, it is the same qualification, and has the same equivalency.

Level Unknown - Qualifications Assessed as Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment Level
Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counselling unknown Central Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community and Social Work unknown Waikato Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Community Psychiatric Care unknown University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Health Science (Enrolled Nursing) unknown Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec) New Zealand Certificate in
Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)
4
Certificate in Physiotherapy unknown University of Otago (New Zealand School of Physiotherapy New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Social and Community Work Unknown Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Certificate in Social Studies unknown Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Certificate in Social Work unknown University of Canterbury New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Certificate in the Theory and Practice of Social Work unknown University of Otago New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Community Health Carers Elderly and Disabled unknown Waiariki Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
Community Nursing unknown Southland Hospital School of Nursing New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) 4
Diploma in Applied Social Studies unknown Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing unknown Northtech Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4
Diploma in Mental Health Unknown University of Auckland New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  4*
Diploma in Occupational Therapy Unknown Central Institute of Technology (CIT) - now Weltec New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  4*
Diploma in Personal Fitness Training unknown Waikato Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  4*
Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Policy and Social Work) unknown Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Social Sciences (Welfare Development and Social Work) unknown Massey University New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Social Work unknown Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
Diploma in Social Work unknown Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma in Teaching People with Disabilities unknown Auckland College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) 4
Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood unknown Dunedin College of Education New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
National Certificate in Rest Home Care unknown Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Rest Home Care (Advanced) unknown NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing  4
National Certificate in Rest Home Care (Core) unknown NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person unknown Multiple accredited education providers New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
National Diploma in Podiatry unknown Central Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 4*
National Rest Home Workers Certificate (Core programme) unknown Whitireia Community Polytechnic New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
Social Education and Training of the Handicapped unknown Palmerston North Teachers College New Zealand Certificate in
Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)
4
Te Mahi Whanaungatanga Te Mahi-a-Iwi unknown Manukau Institute of Technology New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4

Level Unknown - Qualifications Assessed as NOT Equivalent for Pay Equity Purposes
Assessed Qualification NZQA Level Qualification programme provider  Qualification Equivalence Assessment
Advanced Caregivers unknown Whanganui regional Community Polytechnic Not Accredited
Advanced Certificate in Residential Care of the Elderly unknown Residential Care Association Not Accredited
Aged Care Support - 3 week training course unknown HLC Unable to Assess**
Care Associate Training Programme unknown Hawkes Bay District Health Board Unable to Assess**
Care of the Aged & Disabled unknown Taranaki Work Trust Unable to Assess**
Care of the Elderly unknown Corporate Academy Group Not Equivalent*
Care of the Elderly Core & Advanced Learning  unknown Manawatu Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Caregivers Education Series – Residential Care Services for Older People unknown ARCH Unable to Assess**
Caregivers Foundation Course unknown Wairarapa Community Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Caregivers in Association with TOPS unknown Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Caretech 2000 unknown Eastern Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Certificate for Teacher Aides unknown Massey University Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Advanced Home Care unknown Hawke's Bay Polytechnic Not Accredited
Certificate in Advanced Rest Home Care unknown Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Aged Care and Counselling unknown The Career Academy Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Ambulance (Primary Care) unknown Ambulance Education Council (ITO Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Applied Social Sciences unknown Eastern Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Caregiving unknown UCOL Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Caring Education unknown Massey University Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Community & Residential Care unknown BEST Pacific Institute of Education Ltd Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Foundation Education unknown Whitireia Community Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Certificate in Introduction to the Helping Professions unknown Ara Institute of Canterbury Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Residential Care unknown Residential Care Association Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Residential Care of the Aged unknown Otago Polytechnic/Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Residential Care of the Elderly unknown Residential Care Association Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Residential Child Care unknown Residential Care Association Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Social Services unknown Southland Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Certificate in Special Needs unknown Massey University Unable to Assess**
Certificate of Achievement in Cultural Studies unknown Aspire 2 International Unable to Assess**
Certificate of Addiction Studies unknown Central Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Laboratory Technology Unknown Department of Health - New Zealand Unable to Assess**
Certificate of Proficiency in the Theory and Practice of Training of the Intellectually Handicapped unknown Department of Health – Templeton Hospital and Training School Not Equivalent*
Certificate of Recognition Enterprise Certificate unknown Community Support Services ITO Not Equivalent*
Certified Transactional Analyst - specialising in psychotherapy applications unknown Training and Certification Council of Transactional Analysts, Inc. Not Accredited
Competency Assessment Programme unknown Wesley Institute of Learning Not Accredited
Diploma in Business (Healthcare & Project Management) unknown Queens Academic Group Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Culinary Arts unknown Waiariki Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Diploma in Exercise Physiology unknown UCOL Not Accredited
Diploma in Pharmacy unknown Central Institute of Technology Unable to Assess**
Diploma in Teaching unknown Palmerston North Teachers College Unable to Assess**
Diversional Therapy Registration N/A Registration Board - Society of Diversional Therapists New Zealand Inc NOT A QUALIFICATION
Effective Teaching of People with Special Needs unknown Auckland Teachers College Unable to Assess**
Effective Teaching of People with Special Needs unknown IHC Unable to Assess**
Executive Diploma of Nursing & Patient Care Assisting unknown International Career Institute Not Accredited
Fundamentals of Palliative Care unknown Hospice New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Infant and Childcare Nannies Course Diploma unknown Wellington Nannies College Not Accredited
Learning to Deal with Dementia unknown Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) Unable to Assess**
New Zealand Certificate in Family Daycare: Care Givers unknown Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
New Zealand National Certificate unknown New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education Unable to Assess**
New Zealand Resthome Certificate unknown Whitireia Community Polytechnic (now Whitireia NZ) Unable to Assess**
Palliative Care Education for Care unknown Hospice New Zealand Not Equivalent*
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care unknown Order of St John Not Equivalent*
Qualified Ambulance Officer – Intermediate unknown Auckland Technical Institute Unable to Assess**
Safety First – Core Skills for Home Healthcare Workers unknown Te Wananga o Aotearoa / Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent*
Short course towards National Certificate in Support for the Older Person unknown Auckland Institute of Technology (AUT) Not Equivalent*
Unitech Certificate (Tohu Whakamana Tangata) unknown Northland Polytechnic Unable to Assess**
Upgrade Diploma to Degree ECE unknown Dunedin College of Education Not Equivalent*
Veterinary Nurse unknown Otago Polytechnic Unable to Assess**

4* - The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency. View information about Cultural Competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess - This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Teaching, NZ social work or NZ nursing qualifications

Qualification assessments are done at an individual qualification level, with some exceptions. The following assessments have been made as blanket decisions.

  • Teaching qualifications – New Zealand teaching qualifications that have been approved for teacher registration by the NZ Teaching Council (formerly the NZ Teacher Registration Board) are deemed to be equivalent to Level 4 for pay equity purposes. This includes Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Graduate and Post-Graduate Diplomas, and Masters degrees. This also applies to teaching qualifications gained overseas that have led to the person gaining Registration by the NZ Teaching Council. To find out if a teaching qualification has NZ Teaching Council or previously NZ Teacher Registration Board approval view the Teaching Council website.
  • Social Work qualifications – obtained in New Zealand and recognised by NZ Social Workers Registration Board will be assessed as equivalent to Level 4.  A list of these can be found on the Social Workers Registration Board website.
  • New Zealand Nursing Qualifications – If you hold a NZ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, an NZ enrolled nursing qualification or have had Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and are working as a care and support worker under the Act then your qualification is assessed as equivalent to Level 4.

Cultural Competency: Pay Equity Qualification Equivalencies

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If your qualification has been assessed but requires cultural competency to be demonstrated, you have two options:


Option One

Complete the assessments in the following unit standards:

  • (28989) Apply strategies to support cultural diversity, and
  • Either (32418) Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, and a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting, or (28543) Describe culturally safe Māori operating principles and values and their application in a health or wellbeing setting (The last date for assessment is 31 December 2023).

Please note that the unit standards for the Health Assistance and Support Work programmes have been reviewed with the following decision made:

Unit Standard 28543 (Describe culturally safe Māori operating principles and values and their application in a health or wellbeing setting) will be closed as an unit standard option on the NZQA framework as of 31 December 2023 (ref: NZQA 28543.pdf (nzqa.govt.nz) and will be replaced by unit standard 32418 as outlined above.

Please discuss with your employer how you can complete these unit standards via a provider.


Option Two

A list of qualifications assessed for cultural competency purposes can be found in the following table.

To be considered as equivalent to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) Level 4, you will need to meet Cultural Competency, ie, the mandatory requirement whereby graduates must consider, respect and honour the history of Māori as tangata whenua by embedding a commitment to bicultural principles.

These qualifications are accepted for Cultural Competency
Scroll down below for table of qualifications that DO NOT give the applicant Cultural Competency for pay equity purposes.
Education Provider Qualification
Ara Māori Health Nursing (Course code GCMH701)
Ara Polytechnic Māori Health Nursing (course code GCHM700)
Auckland Goldstar Institute Diploma in Healthcare Studies - Level 5 (subject to transcript)
Auckland Goldstar Institute Diploma in Health Services Management - Level 7 - needs DHSM 702 Health and Diversity
Eastern Institute of Technology Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science - level 8
IANZ and EDENZ  Diploma in Management (Healthcare) Level 7 - (needs either BUS330 Health Services Management OR MAN350 Professional Development or DMH701)
Kiwi Institute of Training and Education Diploma in Healthcare Management – Level 7
Massey University Hauora Tangata: Māori Health Foundations
Matua Raki Two day Takarangi Competency Framework Workshop
Mauri Ora Health Education Research Foundations in Cultural Competency
Mauri Ora Health Education Research Foundations Course on Healthcare and the Treaty of Waitangi
NIE/NZIE/Kauri Academy/Cornell Diploma in Health (Advanced) (Applied Management) - Level 7 (needs 701 Health Sector Governance and Planning)
NTEC/NIE/Aspire2 Diploma in Health Services Management – Level 7
NZ Ministry of Health Certificate of Achievement in Foundations in Cultural Competency
Ringa Atawhai Maturanga Ltd NZ Certificate of Public Health and Health Promotion – Level 5
Te Wananga o Aotearoa Certificate in Tikanga Māori - Level 3
Toi Ohomai Graduate Diploma in Applied Management (Health) needs HLTH7101 Professional Aspects of Health Care
Toi Ohomai Graduate Diploma in Infection Risk Management - Level 7
Toi Ohomai Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Health) - Level 8
Unitec Institute of Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Health Science) – Level 8
University of Canterbury Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (endorsement in Palliative Care) – Level 8
University of Otago Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management - Level 8
Waiariki Institute of Technology  NURS6461 Kawa Whakaruruhau: Cultural Safety in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Wellington Institute of Technology Diploma in Health Psychology Hauora Hinengaro - Level 5
Your official NZQA Record of Achievement shows unit standards 1304 and 6422; or unit standard 23380.  
The following qualifications DO NOT give the applicant Cultural Competency for pay equity purposes
Education Provider Qualification
EDENZ Diploma in Management (Health Services) - Level 5
EDENZ/Queens Academic Group Diploma in Business  - Level 7
Emerge Aotearoa - internal course Working with Māori 
Queens Academic Group Diploma in Business Management - Level 7  (specialisation in Healthcare Management)
Queens Academic Group OR International College of Auckland Diploma in Business (Healthcare Management) - Level 7

Health Ed Trust ACE Programme Equivalencies for Pay Equity Purposes

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Health Ed Trust ACE Programme Equivalencies for Pay Equity Purposes
ACE Programme Name Unit Standards/Credits National Qualification  Level NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Equivalent Level
ACE Advanced 9 unit standards (34 or 37 credits) Nil   Nil  
ACE Core Contained 12 topics but NO unit standards Nil   Nil  
ACE Core and Supplement 25 credits Nil   Nil  
ACE Dementia 4 unit standards (20 credits) Nil   Nil  
ACE Dementia Series
The forerunner of the ACE Dementia Programme
  Nil   Nil  
ACE Diversional Therapy   National Certificate in Diversional Therapy 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) 4
ACE Foundation 10 unit standards (50 credits) National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Foundation Skills) 2 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 2
ACE Programme 10 unit standards (41 credits) Nil   Nil  
ACE Programme Extension 4 unit standards (16 credits) Nil   Nil  
ACE Programme + ACE Advanced + ACE Dementia   National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3
ACE Programme + ACE Advanced OR ACE Extension   National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Core Competencies) 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing 3

International Qualifications

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Final outcomes (as at 31 March 2020) from all qualification assessment applications are listed below. No further assessments are being completed. Any enquiries relating to pay equity qualification equivalencies should be directed to the Ministry of Health.

These qualifications were submitted and assessed for equivalency and there were four possible outcomes:

  1. It is determined as being equivalent, at NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Levels 2, 3 or 4
  2. It is determined as ‘Not Equivalent’
  3. Unable to assess – not enough information available in order to assess it.
  4. Not accredited – qualification cannot be given equivalence as the awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.

Please note: If your specific qualification and Provider/Institution is not listed you are still able to obtain pay equity by completing the NZ Certificate in Health and Well-being (levels 2, 3 and 4) via a provider of your choice.

International qualifications
Country Qualification Title Provider/Institution NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Equivalent Level 
Argentina Bachelor of Psychology National University of Cordoba 4*
Argentina Bachelor of Psychology Universidad Del Salvador 4*
Argentina Kinesiology and Physiotherapist Licentiate Degree Buenos Aires University 4*
Argentina Licenciado en Psicología (Graduate in Psychology) National University of Cordoba 4*
Australia 10094NAT Course in Mentoring New South Wales Technical and Further Education Commission of Australia Not a Qualification
Australia Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies Canberra Institute of Technology  4*
Australia Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management Mental Health Coordinating Council of Australia Not Equivalent*
Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) University of Sydney  Unable to Assess**
Australia Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Victoria University of Melbourne  4*
Australia Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Counselling) Edith Cowan University - Western Australia 4*
Australia Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Political Economy) University of Sydney  4*
Australia Bachelor of Clinical Science Southern Cross University 4*
Australia Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University, Queensland 4*
Australia Bachelor of Health  University of Newcastle  4*
Australia Bachelor of Health Sciences La Trobe University 4*
Australia Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) Charles Strut University  Not Equivalent*
Australia Bachelor of Health Science- Nutritional Medicine Endeavour College of Natural Health  4*
Australia Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies Charles Darwin University 4*
Australia Bachelor of Occupational Therapy University of Queensland, Brisbane 4*
Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science  Southern Cross University 4*
Australia Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Swinburne University of Technology 4*
Australia Bachelor of Social Work Deakin University - Australia 4*
Australia Bachelor of Teaching University of Tasmania 4*
Australia Certificate III in Aged Care Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing Multiple accredited providers Unable to Assess**
Australia Certificate III in Children's Services Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Childrens Services (Teacher Assistant) 7896 Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Community Services Work Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Disability (or Certificate III in Disability Work) Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Educational Support Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT32507) Multiple accredited providers 2*
Australia Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT32512) Multiple accredited providers 2*
Australia Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance) HLT31702 Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Home and Community Care Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) Multiple accredited providers 3
Australia Certificate IV in Ageing Support (previously called Certificate IV in Aged Care) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Multiple accredited providers 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Australia Certificate IV in Community Services (or Community Services Work) Multiple accredited providers 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Australia Certificate IV in Disability (or Certificate IV in Disability Work) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF40206) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40210)) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (special Needs) Multiple accredited providers Unable to Assess**
Australia Certificate IV in Mental Health Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Certificate IV in Youth Work Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma in Community Welfare Work Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma in Counselling (CHC51712) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma in Counselling Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma in Disability Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma of Alcohol and other Drugs Work Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Multiple accredited providers 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Australia Diploma of Community Services Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma of Community Services Work Multiple accredited providers 4*
Australia Diploma of Dementia Care University of Tasmania 3
Australia Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling University of Sydney  4*
Australia Graduate Diploma in Psychology University of Melbourne 4*
Australia Graduate Diploma of Counselling Australian College of Applied Psychology  4*
Australia Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science Australian College of Applied Psychology  4*
Australia Master of Counselling University of South Australia  4*
Australia Master of Human Resources Curtin University of Technology  Not Equivalent*
Australia Master of Mental Health University of Queensland  4*
Australia Master of Mental Health Practice Griffith University 4*
Australia Understanding Dementia University of Tasmania ****Not a Qualification/ does not meet the credit value threshold
Austria Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (Occupational Therapy) University of Applied Sciences FH Campus,  Wien  4*
Belgium Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Artevelde University Ghent  4*
Belgium Caregiver Certificate IMSIR 3
Belgium Certificate for Healthcare Assistant/Polyvalent Healthcare Assistant IMSIR 3
Bangladesh Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Rangpur Medical College  4*
Bangladesh Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery University of Dhaka 4*
Bangladesh Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) Southeast University  4*
Bangladesh Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) University of Dhaka 4*
Bangladesh Bachelor of Social Science National University Gazipur  Not Equivalent*
Bangladesh Diploma in Health Technology and Service Examination Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Dhaka  Not Equivalent*
Bangladesh Master of Social Science National University Gazipur  Not Equivalent*
Bolivia Bachelors Degree in Nursing San Andrews University - La Paz 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Brazil Bachelor Degree (Nursing) Universidade Federal Da Bahia 4*
Brazil Bachelor Degree (Psychology) / Psychologist Universidade de Brasília  4*
Brazil Bachelor in Psychology (Titulo de Bacharela em Psicologia) Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande DoSol - Brasil 4*
Brazil Bachelor of Nursing Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande DoSol - Brasil 4*
Brazil Bachelor of Pharmacy University of Paulista  Not Equivalent*
Brazil Certificate in Nursing University Bandeirantes of Sao Paulo 4*
Brazil Degree of Occupational Therapist Associacao Catarinense de Ensino - College of Health Sciences of Joinville  4*
Brazil Diploma in Radiology and Radiodiagnosis Technician Philadelphia Institute  4*
Brazil Nursing Course Centro Universitario Sao Camilo 4*
Brazil Nursing Technician Escola Factum  3
Brazil Undergraduate Degree in Nursing Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC 4*
Canada Bachelor of Child and Youth Care University of Victoria 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Canada Bachelor of Science in Nursing Universite de Moncton 4*
Canada Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Quebec in Rimouski 4*
Canada Bachelor of Social Work Carleton University  4*
Canada Bachelor of Social Work Thompson Rivers University  4*
Canada Diploma in Live-in Care Giving  Onkar Caregivers Training Institute - Canada 3
Canada Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health (Hons) Durham College 4*
Canada Health Care Assistant MTI Community College Unable to Assess**
Canada Licenced Practical Nurse  Discovery Community College  4*
Canada Programme of Nursing Cégep De Sherbrooke, Québec 4*
Chile Bachelor of Forensic Science Metropolitan University of Technology, Santiago Not Equivalent*
Chile Bachelor of Nursing Andres Bellos University  4*
Chile Bachelor of Psychology Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso  4*
Chile Bachelor of Psychology Universidad de Vina del Mar 4*
Chile Bachelor of Psychology Universidad Major 4*
Chile Nursing Assistant Cruz Roja Chilena Concepción 2
Chile Postitle in Family Studies Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Faculty of Social Sciences  4*
Chile Speech Language Pathologist (Fonoaudiologa) Universidad de Valparaiso Unable to Assess**
Chile Social Worker qualification Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile 4*
China Bachelors Degree (English) Beijing Foreign Studies University  Not Equivalent*
China Bachelor of Medicine Dalian Medical University 4*
China Bachelor of Medicine Shanghai Second Medical University 4*
China Bachelor of Medicine (Nursing) Yangzhou University 4*
China Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Shandong University 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
China Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Wenzhou Medical University 4*
China Degree in Nursing Hubei University of Chinese Medicine 4*
China Diploma in Nursing Certificate of Secondary Vocational School attached to Guizhou Radio and Television College  4*
China Diploma in Nursing Dandong Nursing College 4*
China Diploma in Nursing Qingyuan Polytechnic 4*
China Diploma in Nursing Shenyang Medical College 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
China Diploma - Speciality in Nursing Tongi Medical College 4*
China National Qualification for Nursing Practitioners Shenyang Medical College 4*
China Nurse Practitioner Certificate Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China Unable to Assess**
China Degree in Nursing Fudan University 4*
Colombia Diploma in Nursing (Enfermera) La Fundacion Universitaria del Area Andina 4*
Colombia Diploma in Nursing (Enfermera) Universidad Nacional de Colombia  4*
Colombia Psychologist Diploma The Pontificial Javeriana University 4*
Czeck Republic Bachelor of Social Work Universitas Carolina Pragensis 4*
Czeck Republic MUDr. / M.D. Charles University in Prague 4*
Czeck Republic Master in Psychology Masaryk University  4*
Fiji Bachelor of Education (Economics) University of South Pacific 4*
Fiji Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Fiji National University 4*
Fiji Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery University of Fiji 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Fiji Bachelor of Nursing Fiji National University 4*
Fiji Caregiving Fundamentals University of South Pacific Not Equivalent*
Fiji Certificate lll in Aged Care Fiji National University 2*
Fiji Certificate of Completion - Mental Health Nursing St Giles Hospital - Fiji National University Not Equivalent*
Fiji Diploma in Nursing Fiji National University 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
Fiji Diploma in Nursing Fiji School of Nursing 4*
Fiji Diploma in Nursing Sangam Institute of Technology 4*
Fiji Fundamentals of Caregiving Caregivers Services International (Fiji) Limited Not Equivalent*
Fiji Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Fiji School of Medicine Not Equivalent*
Finland Practical Nurse qualification Jyvaskylan Aikuisopisto 4*
France Bachelors in Human and Social Sciences (Psychology) University Monpellier  Unable to Assess**
France Bachelor in the Science and Technology of Physical Activity and Sport University Monpellier  4*
France State Diploma in Nursing Bugey Nursing Training Institute 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
France State Diploma in Nursing French Nurse School - IFSI Pitie-Salpetriere 4*
France State Diploma in Nursing IFSI CHU Rouen - Contact  Institute of Nursing Education Rouen University Hospital  4*
Georgia Diploma in General Nursing GBT International Medical College, Tbilisi Unable to Assess**
Germany Bachelor of Arts (Education) University of Education, Freiburg 4*
Germany Bachelor of Arts (Health Management) University of Applied Sciences 4*
Germany Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) Katholische Hochschule Freyburg 4*
Germany Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences 4*
Germany Certificate for State Qualified Special Needs Nurse Institute for Social Education Professions - Ravensburg 4*
Germany Degree in Curative and Special Needs Education Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt 4*
Germany Degree in Pedagogy Philipps University of Marburg 4*
Germany Diplom-Pädagogin Univ. (Dipl.-Päd. Univ.) - Degree in Educational Sciences (Social Work) University of Bamberg 4*
Germany Doctor of Medicine Aachen University 4*
Germany Ergotherapeutin (Occupational therapist) Berufsfachschule fuer Ergotherapie Rosenheim 4*
Germany Erzieher / Krankenpflegehelferin (Germany) - State-recognised Educator / Nursing Auxiliary (english translation) Friedrich-v.-Bodelschwingh-Schulen, Kollegschule Bielefeld/Bethel, Schule fuer Krankenpflegehilfe Bethel, Bielefeld 4*
Germany Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegerin / Nurse Caritas Akademie Berlin  4*
Germany Geriatric Nursing qualification Justus-von-Liebig School, Waldshut-Tiengen 4*
Germany Masters of Psychology Humboldt University of Berlin 4*
Germany Occupational Therapy Educational Programme (Diploma) School for Ergotherapy - Academy of Schwarzerden/Rhon 4*
Germany Physiotherapist College for Physiotherapy, University of Heidelberg  4*
Germany State Examination for Physiotherapists Grone Schule Hamburg 4*
Germany Social Worker for Disabled People Protestante Technical College of Social Education - Mariaberg/Gammertingen Unable to Assess**
Hungary Adult Nursing Dienes Laszlo Health Care Social Work Vocational School, Debrecen  4*
Hungary Social Worker qualification John Wesley Theological College 4*
Hong Kong Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work with Minor in Counselling City University of Hong Kong 4*
Hong Kong Higher Diploma in Social Work The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 4*
Hong Kong Masters of Nursing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
India Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology) Guru Nanak Dev University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Arts (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) Guru Gobind Singh Inderprastha University  4*
India Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Gujarat University  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Arts (Education, Political Science & Economics) University of Calcutta Unable to Assess**
India Bachelor of Arts (English) St Xaviers College, Gujarat University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Arts (English and Marathi) Savitribai Phule Pune University, (formerly University of Pune)  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Social Work) Jamia Millia Islamia University 4*
India Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights) Annamalai University 4*
India Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) University of Calicut  4*
India Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Psychology) University of Mumbai  4*
India Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Mangalore University 4*
India Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Manipal University 4*
India Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Gujarat Ayured University Jamnagar 4*
India Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College 4*
India Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Baba Farid University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bharath University 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bhojia Dental College, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Gujarat University  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Himachal Pradesh University 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery JSS University 4*

India

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Kurukshetra University

4*

India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Maharashtra University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Pandit Bhagwat Dayal University of Health Science, Rohtak  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Pondicherry University  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Raja Rajeshwari Dental College and Hospital Karnataka  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Rajasthan University of Health and Science - Jaipur 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University  4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sri Ramachandra University 4*
India Bachelor of Dental Surgery Tamilnadu Dr MGR University 4*
India Bachelor of Education Mahatma Gandhi University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Education University of Jammu 4*
India Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) Mahatma Gandhi University 4*
India Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery All accredited providers 4*
India Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Science  Bharathidasan University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University 4*
India Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Chaudhary Charan Singh University 4*
India Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Mahatma Gandhi University 4*
India Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Maharashtra University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Rajasthan University of Health and Science - Jaipur 4*
India Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Sikkim Manipal University  4*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Acharya Nagarjuna University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Gujarat Technological University 4*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna  Garhwal Central University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Kadi Sarva Vishvadhalay University 4*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Maharshi Dayanand University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Mahatma Gandhi University 4*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G .R Medical University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Pharmacy Uttarakhand Technical University - Dehradun Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Allahabad Agricultural Deemed University  4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Asha Devi College of Professional Sciences  Jiwa Ji University Gwalior 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Baba Farid University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Doon (P.G) Paramedical College & Hospital 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Dr.MGR Medical University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Gujarat University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Guru Nanak Dev University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Institute of Applied Medicines 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysuru, Karnataka  4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Kannur University  4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Lovely Professional University  4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Maharashtra University of Health Sciences - Nashik 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Manipal University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Padmashree Insitute of Physiotherapy 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Rajasthan University of Health Science 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Sai Institute of Paramedical and Allied Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Saurashtra University 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy University of Kerala 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Vaagdevi College of Physiotherapy 4*
India Bachelor of Physiotherapy Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 4*
India Bachelor of Science Gujarat University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science Kakatiya University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science Osmania University  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science Veer Narmad  South Gujarat University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) Bharathiyar University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Lovely Professional University  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Panjab University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Sardar Patel University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (General) Panjab University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Lab Technology) Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Microbiology) Mahatma Gandhi University,Kottayam, Kerala Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Physiology) Amity University  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Sociology) Avinashilingam University for Women 4*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Sociology) University of Madras  Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Unable to Assess**
India Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) Sardar Patel University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Science (Operation Theatre Technology) Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences 4*
India Bachelor of Social Work Sardar Patel University 4*
India Bachelor of Social Work School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore University  4*
India Bachelor of Technology  Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Not Equivalent*
India Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma, Nursing & Yoga Ayurshethra Paramedical Educational Institution Unable to Assess**
India Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Fathima X-ray Institute  Unable to Assess**
India Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology Instute of Para Medical Technology Not Equivalent*
India Diploma in Pharmacy  Government Polytechnic College for Women - (Chandigarh only) 3
India Diploma in Pharmacy  Himachal Pradesh Takni Shiksha Board 3
India Diploma in Pharmacy  Mehr Chand Polytechnic College Not Equivalent*
India Diploma in Pharmacy – Level 5 C T Poly College – Shahpur, Jalandhar 3
India Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) Manipal Academic of Higher Education (Manipal University) 4*
India Doctor of Medicine Siddha (M.D. Siddha) M/s The Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University  4*
India Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology) Amity University (Uttar Pradesh) 4*
India Master of Arts (English, Psychology, Geography) University of Poona Unable to Assess**
India Master of Arts (Psychology) IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University 4*
India Master of Arts (Psychology) The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 4*
India Master of Arts (Psychology/Psychosocial Clinical Studies) Bharat Ratna Dr B. R. Ambedkar University, Delhi  4*
India Master of Arts (Social Work) Andhra University 4*
India Master of Arts (Social Work) University of Madras  4*
India Master of Business Administration Osmania University  Not Equivalent*
India Master of Commerce Mahatma Gandhi University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Computer Applications Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Education in Social Science Mahatma Gandhi University 4*
India Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Andhra University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Pharmacy Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy, (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science)  Not Equivalent*
India Master of Pharmacy Guru Nanak Dev University 4*
India Master of Pharmacy Osmania University  Not Equivalent*
India Master of Pharmacy Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Pharmacy Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G .R Medical University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Physiotherapy Chaudhary Charan Singh University 4*
India Master of Science (Anaesthesiology & Intensice Care Technology) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University 4*
India Master of Science (Applied Psychology) Saurashtra University 4*
India Master of Science (Biotechnology) Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Science (Biotechnology) Uka Tarsadia University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Science (Chemistry) Madurai Kamaraj University  Not Equivalent*
India Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) University of Calicut  4*
India Master of Science (Counselling Psychology) Martin Luther Christian University 4*
India Master of Science (Forensic Science) Gujarat Forensic Science University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) Telangana University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Science in Zoology Mahatma Gandhi University Not Equivalent*
India Master of Social Science  Lalmatia Mahila College, Dhaka, Bangladesh (National University) Unable to Assess**
India Master of Social Work Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University 4*
India Master of Social Work Annamalai University  4*
India Master of Social Work Bangalore University  4*
India Master of Social Work Bharathidasan University 4*
India Master of Social Work Bharathiyar University 4*
India Master of Social Work Christ University, Bangalore 4*
India Master of Social Work Insitute of Processional Sciences and Management - College of Social Work 4*
India Master of Social Work Kannur University, Kerala, India 4*
India Master of Social Work Madhurai Kamaraj  4*
India Master of Social Work Mahatma Gandhi University 4*
India Master of Social Work Manipal Academic of Higher Education (Manipal University) 4*
India Master of Social Work Saurashtra University 4*
India Master of Social Work School of Scoial Work, Roshini Nilaya 4*
India Master of Social Work Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit 4*
India Master of Social Work St Aloysius College - Mangalore 4*
India Master of Social Work The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 4*
India Master of Social Work University of Calicut  4*
India Master of Social Work in Human Resource Management University of Madras 4*
India Master of Social Work (Medical and Psychiatric Social Work) Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 4*
India Masters in Applied Psychology Jamia Millia Islamia University  4*
India Masters of Physiotherapy (Neurology) Baba Farid University 4*
India Masters of Technology Punjab Technical University Not Equivalent*
India Medical Laboratory Technician Course Sheth K.M. School of Post Graduate Medicine and Research Not Equivalent*
India Multipurpose Health Worker (F) Badshah Khan General Hospital Faridabad 4*
India Multipurpose Health Worker Department of Health Services Family Welfare, Punjab  4*
India Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management Goa Institute of Management Not Equivalent*
India Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management Gujarat University  Not Equivalent*
India Post Graduate Diploma in Perfusion Technology Alagappa University 4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
India Yoga Teacher Bikram's Yoga College of India Not Equivalent*
India Yoga Teacher Training GreenYoga India (Yoga Alliance International) Not Equivalent*
Indonesia Bachelor of Psychology Ciputra University  4*
Indonesia Bachelor of Psychology University Kristen Maranatha 4*
Indonesia Diploma in Nursing Graduate Central Java Provincial Government Nursing Academy  4*
Indonesia Medical Doctor Maranatha Christian University 4*
Iran Associate Degree in Midwifery Guilan University of Medical Sciences 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Iran Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing Tehran University of Medical Sciences 4*
Ireland Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education - Level 5 Cork College of Commerce 4*
Ireland Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 Waterford Institute of Technology 4*
Ireland Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Social Care) Cork Institute of Technology 4*
Ireland Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Social Care Practice) Institute of Technology - Tallaght 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Ireland Bachelor of Education Mary Immaculate College - University of Limerick Not Equivalent*
Ireland Bachelor of Social Science National University of Ireland 4*
Ireland Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education - Level 5 Cork College of Commerce 4*
Ireland Healthcare support (Awarded before 6 November 2012) - Level 5 FETAC  2*
Ireland Healthcare support (Awarded after 6 November 2012) - Level 5 FETAC  4*
Ireland Honours Degree in Social Care IT Sligo - Republic of Ireland 4*
Israel Bachelor of Education and Teaching diploma Achva Institute of Education  4*
Italy Degree in Nursing University of Brescia 4*
Japan Bachelor of Arts - Human Nursing Sonoda Women's University 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Japan Certificated Registered Nurse Kiryu Senior Nursing School, Kiryu-shi 4*
Japan Certificated Registered Nurse Osaka Saiseikai Nakatsu College of Nursing, Osaka 4*
Japan Certificated Registered Nurse Yokohama Medical Association Hodogaya Nursing School 4*
Japan Diploma in Nuring Aichi Prefectural School of General Nursing  2*
Japan Diploma in Nursing Keio Junior College of Nursing 4*
Japan Diploma in Nursing Nursing School - Dokkyo Medical University 4*
Japan Diploma in Nursing Tokyo Metropolitan Ebara School of Nursing 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Japan Diploma in Nursing Tokyo Metropolitan Toshima School of Nursing  4*
Japan Medical Advances Court (Clinical Engineer) Tokyo Electronic Technical College 3
Japan Nurse's Licence/Public Health Nurse's Licence Kumamoto University College of Medical Science 4*
Kenya Bachelor of Arts (Community Development) Daystar University - Nairobi 4*
Kenya Bachelor of Arts (Education) Moi University  4*
Kenya Diploma in Community Health Nursing Kenya Medical Training College 4*
Kenya Diploma in Social Work and Welfare Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development 4*
Kenya Diploma in Technical Education and Diploma in Pharmacy Mombasa Technical Training Institute Unable to Assess**
Kenya Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology) United States International University - Africa 4*
Kenya Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) University of Nairobi 4*
Korea Bachelor of Nursing Daejeon University 4*
Korea Bachelor of Nursing Hanseo University 4*
Korea Bachelor of Nursing Kyung Hee University 4*
Korea Bachelor of Nursing Science Hallym University 4*
Korea Bachelor of Science in Nursing Chosun University - South Korea 4*
Korea Bachelor of Science in Nursing Korea National Open University 4*
Korea Bachelor of Science in Nursing National Institute for Lifelong Education 4*
Korea Bachelor of Social Work Soongsil University 4*
Korea Diploma in Nursing The National Medical Center College of Nursing 4*
Macedonia Master of Arts (Psychology) University of “SS. Cyril and Methodius”, Skopje 4*
Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Nutrition and Dietetics) International Medical University  4*
Malta Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) University of Malta 4*
Mexico Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Food Science University of Guadalajara 4*
Mexico Bachelor of Nursing University of Guadalajara 4*
Mexico Degree in Medicine (General Practitioner) University of Guadalajara 4*
Mexico Medical Surgeon / Specialist in Medicine - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara 4*
Nepal Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Kapilvastu Technical Institute  4*
Nepal Bachelors in Humanities and Social Sciences Tribhuvan University Not Equivalent*
Nepal Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University 4*
Nepal Bachelor of Public Health Purbanchal University Not Equivalent*
Nepal Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) Kathmandu University  Unable to Assess**
Nepal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences 4*
Nepal Bachelor of Science in Nursing National Academy of Medical Sciences 4*
Nepal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Purbanchal University 4*
Nepal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tribhuvan University 4*
Nepal Certificate in Nursing BP Koirala Insitute of Health Sciences 4*
Nepal Diploma in Pharmacy Nepal Institute of Medical Science & Technology 4*
Nepal Medical Laboratory Technologyst Yeti Health Science Academy - Maharajgung, Kathmandu Not Equivalent*
Nepal Nursing Proficiency Certificate Kathmandu Institute of Technology 4*
Nepal Nursing Proficiency Certificate Mayadevi Technical College 4*
Nepal Nursing Proficiency Certificate Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital  4*
Nepal Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing Tribhuvan University 4*
Nepal Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing Purbanchal University 4*
Nepal Proficiency Certificate Examination in Nursing All accredited CTEVT Providers (Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training) 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Nepal Proficiency Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography All accredited CTEVT Providers (Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training) 4*
Nepal Proficiency Certificate Examination in Dental Hygiene Samaj School of Dentistry  4*
Nepal Proficiency Certificate in Health Science (General Medicine) Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) 4*
Nepal Proficiency Certificate in Health Science (General Medicine) Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy  3
Nepal Proficiency Certificate in Health Science (General Medicine) Manmohan Memorial Institute Of Health Sciences 4*
Nepal Proficiency Certificate in Medicine College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur 4*
Netherlands Addictive Behaviour Counselling CNH 321 University of the Nations - Switzerland and the Netherlands 2*
Netherlands Bachelor of Education Fontys Hogescholen 4*
Netherlands Bachelor of Healthcare - Psychomotor Therapy/ Psychomotricity Windesheim University of Applied Sciences 4*
Netherlands Creative Educational Work, with a specialisation in Activities Counselling University of Applied Sciences  Unable to Assess**
Netherlands Master of Science (Psychology) Leiden University 4*
Netherlands Pedagogical Assistant Youth Care (Sociaal Pedagogisch Medewerker Jeugdzorg) Horizon College Unable to Assess**
Netherlands Social Educational Worker SPW 4 ROC van Twente  4*
New Caledonia Diploma in Nursing IFPSS Nouville, Nouméa Nouvelle Calédonie  4*
Nigeria Bachelor of Arts - Education (English Education) Lagos State University Unable to Assess**
Nigeria Bachelor of Nursing Science Ladoke Akintola University of Technology 4*
Nigeria Bachelor of Pharmacy Madonna University 4*
Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Political Science/Sociology and Anthropology University of Nigeria Nsukka  Not Equivalent*
Nigeria Registered Nurse ECWA School of Nursing - Egbe 4*
Pakistan Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore 4*  (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Pakistan Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan 4*
Pakistan Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah-Shaheed Benazirabad  4*
Pakistan Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) University of Sindh, Jamshoro 4*
Pakistan Bachelor of Nursing Science Shifa College of Nursing - Islamabad 4*
Pakistan Diploma in Nursing Nursing Examination Board Punjab 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Papua New Guinea Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Arts (Major Philosophy - Minor Religious Education) Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Central Mindanaoi University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Philippine Christian University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Elementary Education Capitol University Unable to Assess**
Philippines Bachelor of Elementary Education Core Gateway College Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Forensic Science University of Baguio  Unable to Assess**
Philippines Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science San Pedro College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Midwifery City College of Naga Naga City  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Midwifery Naga College Foundation 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Midwifery University of Perpetual Help System Laguna 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Biology) Angeles University Foundation Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Biology) Cagayan State University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Biology) University of Santo Tomas  Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) Cagayan State University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) College of the Holy Spirit Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) Silliman University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) Southwestern University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) University of Baguio  Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) University of Negros Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology) Velez College Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) St Luke's Institute 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) Saint Louis University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) Batangas State University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) Universidad de Sta. Isabel 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) University of Perpetual Help System DALTA  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Adamson University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Centro Escolar University  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Pines City Colleges (former Pines City Educational Center)  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Saint Louis University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Southwestern University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) University of Immaculate Conception 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) University of San Agustin 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) University of San Carlos 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) University of Santo Tomas 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Virgen Milagrosa University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Angeles University Foundation 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Arellano University Manila 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Cebu Doctor's University  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Davao Doctors College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) De La Salle University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Dona Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Emilio Aguinaldo College  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Far Eastern University Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Iligan Medical Center College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Manila Adventist Medical Center and Colleges 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Northwestern University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Nueva Ecija College (formerly Nueva Ecija Doctos School of Nursing 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Our Lady of Fatima University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Philippine Rehabilitation Institute Foundation 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation   4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Universidad de Sta. Isabel 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) University of Santo Tomas  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) University of the City of Manila (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila) 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Cebu Doctors' University  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Ateneo de Zamboanga University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bulacan State University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Davao Doctors College – Philippines 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Lyceum of the Philippines University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Saint Louis University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) San Beda College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) San Pedro College of Davao City 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Silliman University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology) University of the Cordilleras 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Arts (Guidance and Counselling) (conjoint) St Scholastica's College 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Cebu Doctor's University  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Family Clinic Colleges & Medical Center- Lucena Educational Institution 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Iloilo Doctors College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Liceo De Cagayan University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Lyceum Northwestern University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Saint Louis University  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Radiologic Technology) Southeast Asia College Incorporated 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy) Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital Educational Institution 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy) Mary Chiles College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy) Pines City Colleges (former Pines City Educational Center)  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Secondary Education) University of Mindanao Not Equivalent*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Bicol University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Central Philippine University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Centro Escolar University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Holy Cross of Davao College  4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Philippine Christian University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Sacred Heart College 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) Saint Louis University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Science (Social Work) St.Joseph's College Quezon City 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Secondary Education Capitol University 4*
Philippines Bachelor of Secondary Education (General Science) Eastern Samar State University Unable to Assess**
Philippines Bachelor of Secondary Education (Industrial Technology) Cebu Technological University  4*
Philippines Caregivers Course Baguio City Science Foundation 3
Philippines Caregivers Course DMMC Institute of Health Sciences 3
Philippines Certificate in Practical Nursing Kennedy School of Practical Nursing 4*
Philippines Degree in Dentistry Centro Escolar University 4*
Philippines Diploma in Midwifery Asian Development Foundation College 4*
Philippines Diploma in Midwifery University of the Visayas 4*
Philippines Diploma in Pre-Dentistry University of Baguio  Unable to Assess**
Philippines Diploma in Science (Medical Technology) Southwestern University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine De la Salle Health Sciences Institute / De la Salle University 4*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine Far Eastern University Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation 4*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine Saint Louis University 4*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine University of East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Philippines Doctor of Medicine University of Santo Tomas - Manila 4*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine University of the Philippines – Manilla 4*
Philippines Doctor of Medicine West Visayas State University 4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery De la Salle Health Sciences Institute / De la Salle University 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Dr Carlos S. Lanting College and TESDA 4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Las Pinas College 4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Manila Central University 4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Medical Center Lucena 4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Our Lady of Fatima University  4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery Southern Maramag Colleges, Philippine College Foundation  4*
Philippines Graduate in Midwifery / Registered Midwife Metro Subic Colleges - Philippines 4*
Philippines Licensed Midwife Evelyn E. Fabie College (Formerly The Fabie School of Midwifery) 4*
Philippines Licensed Practice Nurse Bohol Powerhouse Scholastics - Philippines 4*
Philippines Master in Public Health Saint Louis University Not Equivalent*
Philippines Master of Arts in Nursing (Nursing Service Administration Southwestern University 4*
Philippines National Certificate II in Caregiving Technical Education Skills and Development Authority 3
Philippines National Certificate II in Caregiving Lifeline International Health Institute 3
Philippines National Certificate II in Caregiving UHA Caregiver Training Corporation 3
Philippines National Certificate II in Health Care Services Riverside College 3
Philippines Professional Caregiver (Seven Month Course) Philippines Women's University 3
Philippines Registered Midwife Great Plebeian College 4*
Poland Masters Degree (Pedagogy) Ignatianum University School of Philosophy & Pedagogy 4*
Poland Masters Degree (Psychology) University of Opole 4*
Romania General Registered Nurse Post Secondary School of Nursing 4*
Romania Masters of Educational Sciences (Special Psychopedagogy) Ovidius University Constanta 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Russia Clinical Psychologist Lomonosov Moscow State University - Russia 4*
Russia Degree in Dentistry Novosibirsk State Medical University 4*
Russia Diploma - Specialist Psychologist St. Petersburg State University  4*
Russia Doctor of Medicine Novosibirsk State Medical University 4*
Russia General Medicine- Doctor of Medicine Rostove State Medical University  4*
Russia Medical Degree Peoples' Friendship University of Russia 4*
Russia Physician (General Medicine) Ural State Medical Academy 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Russia Sociologist (major in Sociology) State University of Management, Moscow Not Equivalent*
Samoa Bachelor Degree in Nursing National University of Samoa 4*
Samoa Bachelor of Education National Univerity of Samoa Unable to Assess**
Samoa Diploma in Arts National University of Samoa Not Equivalent*
Samoa Diploma in Education National University of Samoa  Unable to Assess**
Samoa Secondary Teachers Certificate  Government of Samoa Education Department  Unable to Assess**
Serbia Diploma in Psychology University of Philosophy Belgrade  4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Serbia Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Belgrade 4*
Singapore Bachelor of Arts (English and Psychology) SIM University 4*
Singapore Diploma in Social Science (Social Work) Nanyang Polytechnic 4*
Singapore Professional Diploma of Psychotherapy The School of Positive Psychology  4*
South Africa Advanced Homecare Training St Johns Ambulance Not Equivalent*
South Africa Bachelor Honours - Public Administration Stellenbosch University  Not Equivalent*
South Africa Bachelor of Arts in Psychology  University of South Africa (UNISA) 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Arts in Social Work University of Western Cape  4*
South Africa Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services) in Psychological Counselling University of South Africa 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Psychology) Rand Afrikaans University 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Science University of South Africa 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Social Science Rhodes University 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Pretoria University 4*
South Africa Bachelor of Technology - Public Management Cape Technikon University of Technology  Not Equivalent*
South Africa Bachelor of Theology South African Theological Seminary Not Equivalent*
South Africa Diploma in Education (Teacher Diploma) North-West University 4*
South Africa Gradum Scientiae Baccalaurei University of Natal Kwa Zulu  Unable to Assess**
South Africa Higher Diploma in Education (Post Graduate) Secondary Rhodes University, Grahamstown  4*
South Africa National Diploma - Public Management Cape Technikon University of Technology  Not Equivalent*
South Africa National Professional Diploma in Education North West University 4*
South Africa Teaching Diploma Natal Training College, South Africa Not Equivalent*
South Korea Associate Degree in Nursing Masan University 4*
South Korea Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Shingu College 4*
South Korea Bachelor of Arts - Social Rehabilitation Hanshin University 4*
South Korea Bachelor of Counselling Psychology Seoul Cyber University 4*
South Korea Bachelor of Science in Nursing Chosun University - South Korea 4*
South Korea Bachelor of Nursing Science Dong-Eui University  4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
South Korea Bachelor of Science in Nursing Namseoul University 4*
South Korea Bachelor of Social Welfare Kangnam University  4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Spain Nursing Assistant in Geriatrics - SANC3007 Ministry of Enterprise and Employment  - Catalan  2*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Arts (no major) University of Colombo  Not Equivalent*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree - Sociology Unibersity of Kelaniya 4*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery University of Colombo  4*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Peradeniya 4*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Special) University of Sri Jayewardenapura  4*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science (Physical Science) University of Sri Jayewardenapura  Not Equivalent*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy University of Peradeniya 4*
Sri Lanka Bachelor of Social Work National Institute of Social Development (Sri Lanka School of Social Work) 4*
Sri Lanka Certificate of Efficiency as Pharmacist Ceylon Medical College  Not Equivalent*
Sri Lanka Certificate of General Nursing Nurses' Training College Kandy  4*
Sri Lanka Certificate of General Nursing School of Nursing 4*
Sri Lanka Diploma Course in Practical Counselling and Mental Health National Council for Mental Health  4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing College of Nursing - Rathnapura 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing College of Nursing - Sri Jayawardhanapura 4*
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing Nursing Training school in Kurunagala - Sri Lanka 4*
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing The College of Nursing - Kandana 4*
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing Nurse's Training College - Kandy 4*
Sri Lanka Diploma in General Nursing Nurses Training Schools accredited by Sri Lanka Ministry of Health 4*
Sri Lanka General Diploma in Nursing Lanka Hospitals Corporation 4*
Sri Lanka General Nursing Certificate Nursing Training school in Kurunagala - Sri Lanka 4*
Sri Lanka Medical Laboratory Technologyst School of Medical Laboratory Technology  Not Equivalent*
Sri Lanka Nurse Assistant Course Health Care Institute  3
Sri Lanka Postgraduate Diploma in Education University of Colombo 4*
Sri Lanka Professional Nurses Training Course Higher and Vocational Education Development Centre – North Western  Not Equivalent*
Sweden Bachelor of Science in Nursing  Malardalens University 4*
Sweden Bachelor of Social Science (Social Psychology) Halmstad University Not Equivalent*
Sweden Degree Certificate Swedish - National Police Academy Swedish National Police Academy Not Equivalent*
Sweden Diploma In Healthcare and Nursing Assistance Vård och Omsorg College, Ljungby 4* (Level 3 without Cultural Competency)
Sweden Healthcare Studies (Vard och Omsorgs) Campus Lidkoping - Healthcare and Nursing College 2*
Switzerland Addictive Behaviour Counselling CNH 321 University of the Nations - Switzerland and the Netherlands 2*
Switzerland Bachelor of Arts HES-SO in Social Work majoring in Social Education Haute Ecole Specialisee de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) (Specialised Tertiary School of Western Switzerland) 4*
Taiwan Bachelors Degree of Medicine Sun Yat-sen University - Taiwan 4*
Thailand Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Rajmangala Institute of Technology Not Equivalent*
Thailand Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Naresuan University 4*
Tonga Certificate in Nursing Queen Salote School of Nursing 4*
Tonga Diploma in Nursing Queen Salote School of Nursing 4*
Turkey Masters in Guidancce and Counselling Ege University 4*
UK A level 2 NVQ certificate (in a health and wellbeing field) is recognised as equivalent to H&W Level 2, for Pay Equity Purposes.
UK A level 3 NVQ certificate (in a health and wellbeing field) is recognised as equivalent to H&W Level 3, for Pay Equity Purposes. 
UK A level 4 NVQ certificate (in a health and wellbeing field) is recognised as equivalent to H&W Level 4, for Pay Equity Purposes, subject to meeting the cultural competency requirement (as set out on our website).
UK Access to Higher Education Diploma Open Awards Not Equivalent*
UK Access to Higher Education Diploma (Allied Health Professions) Ascentis - City of Liverpool College 2*
UK Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) Warrington Collegiate Institute Unable to Assess**
UK Access to Humanities & Social Science Oxford, Thames & Chiltern Ltd Not Equivalent*
UK Advanced Diploma in Child Care Cache Lancaster & Morecambe College  4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
UK Advanced level Apprenticeship in Adult Social Care Federation for Industry Sector Skills & Standards 4*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Childhood and Youth) University of Northampton  4*  (Level 3 without cultural competency)
UK Bachelor of Arts (Childhood and Youth Studies with Sport) Manchester Metropolitan University 4*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing/Journalism & News Media) Roehampton University Not Equivalent*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Criminology and Sociology) University of Derby  Not Equivalent*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Culture and Media Studies) University of the West of England - Bristol Not Equivalent*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Social Work) Keele University 4*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Childhood Studies Manchester Metropolitan University  4*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Social Pedagogy) University of Aberdeen  4*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) Leeds Metropolitan University Not Equivalent*
UK Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) University of Wales - Newport 4*
UK Bachelor of Education The Manchester Metropolitan University  4*
UK Bachelor of Medicine Southampton University 4*
UK Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Hons) (Psychology/Human Resource Management) University of New South Wales 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (First Class Hons) (Criminology & Psychology) London Metropolitan University Not Equivalent*
UK  Bachelor of Science (Hons)  University of Huddersfield Unable to Assess**
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Counselling and Therapeutic Studies) (formerly) Leeds Metropolitan University (now) Leeds Beckett University  4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Health Promotion) Canterbury Christ Church University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Health Studies) Glyndwr University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Occupational Therapy) Coventry University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Occupational Therapy) Robert Gordon University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Osteopathy) European School of Osteopathy 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology London South Bank University  4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology and Criminology) University of Chester 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Canterbury Christ Church University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Oxford Brookes University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Psychology) University of Durham  Not Equivalent*
UK Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Hons) University of Sussex 4*
UK Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Second class Hons - upper division) Bournemouth University 4*
UK Bachelor of Science With Second Class Honours  University of Northumbria Not Equivalent*
UK BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Pearson - Tyne Metropolitan  4*
UK BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Belfast Metropolitan College 4*
UK Certificate in Health and Social Care Open University 2*
UK Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - level 2 City & Guilds Not Equivalent*
UK Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Level 2  NCFE - UK Not Equivalent*
UK CPD Advanced Health and Social Care Level 4 Oplex Careers Not Equivalent*
UK Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 QCF Skillsfirst (City & Guilds) 2*
UK Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)( QCF) NVQ Level 3 GP Strategies Training Limited 4*
UK Diploma in Health and Social Care for Adults Level 3 City & Guilds 3
UK Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services- Adults Residential Management - Level 5  City & Guilds 4*
UK Diploma in Social Work Brunel University  4*
UK Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools NCFE (UK) 3
UK Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling The Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body 4*
UK Disability Studies in Education Liverpool Hope University  Unable to Assess**
UK Foundation Degree (Arts) University of Bolton 4*
UK Health & Social Care City & Guilds Ofqual 3
UK Master of Arts (Psychology) University of Edinburgh 4*
UK Masters of Science (Clinincal Psychology) Samhigginbottom University of Agriculture, Science and Technology 4*
UK Master of Sciences (Public Health) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London  4*
UK Master of Sciences (Public Health) University of Bedfordshire 4*
UK National Diploma Health and Social Care Edexcel - UK 4*
UK National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) Certificate Lancaster & Morecambe college UK Unable to Assess**
UK NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity NCFE UK Not Equivalent*
UK NCFE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce  NCFE CACHE 3
UK NVQ(L3) Health and Social Care (Adults) Park Royal College 4*
UK NVQ in Health - Clinical Healthcare Skills - Level 3 City & Guilds of London Institute 4*
UK Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma West Herts College 3
UK Postgraduate Certificate of Art Therapy University of Sheffield Unable to Assess**
UK Professional Development Award Introduction to Tutoring in Adult Literacies Learning SCQF Level 6 Scottish Qualifications Authority Not Equivalent*
UK Specialist Diploma in health Care IVQ Level 2 City & Guilds 3
UK SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care Scottish Qualifications Authority 3
UK SVQ Level 2 Social Services & Healthcare - SCQF Level 6 Scottish Qualifications Authority 3
UK SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare Scottish Qualifications Authority 4*
UK  SVQ Level 7 in Health and Social Care (Adults) SCQF Scottish Qualifications Authority 3
UK Working with Parents (Intense support for families with multiple and complex needs) 600/3131/1 City & Guilds ****Not a Qualification/ does not meet the credit value threshold
Ukraine Diploma in Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) Lugansk State Medical University  4*
Ukraine Doctor of Medicine V.N. Karazin Kharkov National University 4*
Ukraine Diploma in Midwifery Ukraine Konstantinovskoe Meditsinskoe Uchilishche  4*
Ukraine Physician - Diploma of Specialist Odesa State Medical University 4*
USA Associate in Science, Nursing; Registered Nurse Naugatuck Valley Community College  4*
USA Bachelor of Applied Science University of Minnesota - Duluth 4*
USA Bachelor of Arts (Human Development and Family Studies) Michigan State University 4*
USA Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Arizona State University 4*
USA Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Hendrix College Not Equivalent*
USA Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 4*
USA Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) Rice University, Houston Not Equivalent*
USA Bachelor of Psychology Boston College University 3
USA Bachelors of Psychology (Prerequisites) Southeastern Community College  Not Equivalent*
USA Bachelor of Science Middle Tennessee State University Not Equivalent*
USA Bachelor of Science University of Iowa  4*
USA Bachelor of Science Linfield College 4*
USA Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice) Western Carolina University  Not Equivalent*
USA Bachelor of Science in Nursing Gwynedd-Mercy College (University) 4*
USA Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville 4*
USA Bachelor of Science (Psychology) University of New Mexico 4*
USA Bachelor of Social Work University of Wisconsin 4*
USA Certificate in Massage Therapy Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Califiornia 2
USA Degree of Associate in Science - Nursing Norwalk Community College 4*
USA EMT - Paramedic LaGuardia Community College  3
USA Foundation Studies in Anthroposophic Social Therapy Camphill Academy 4*
USA Master of Physician Assistant Practice University of Southern California  4*
USA Master of Social Work University of Illinois 4*
USA Master of Social Work University of Southern California 4*
USA Master of Theological Studies University of Notre Dame Not Equivalent*
Vietnam Bachelor of Nursing University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City 4*
Vietnam Doctor of Traditional Medicine University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh city 4*
Wales Bachelor of Science - Health Studies Glyndwr University Unable to Assess**
Zambia Bachelor of Education in Spcial Education University of Zambia Unable to Assess**
Zimbabwe Bachelor of Science (Social Work) University of Zimbabwe  4*
Zimbabwe Diploma in General Nursing Nursing Council of Zimbabwe Unable to Assess**
Zimbabwe Graduate Certificate in Education   University of Zimbabwe  Unable to Assess**

2* – The qualification is equivalent to Level 2 with proof of cultural competency.
4* – The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency.
Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA.
*Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align with the graduate profile outcomes of any specified New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
**Unable to Assess – This means there was insufficient information about this qualification in order to assess it. This is normally due to the age of the qualification, or the education provider no longer exists.

Overseas nursing qualification

Information for those who have a Degree or Diploma in Nursing from overseas.

Employees with a nursing qualification from one of these countries have equivalency to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) for pay equity purposes:

  • The Philippines 
  • India
  • South Africa
  • Australia
  • The United Kingdom.

If your nursing qualification is from another country, please check if it has already been assessed for pay equity purposes.

To be considered as equivalent to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) Level 4, you will need to meet Cultural Competency i.e the mandatory requirement whereby graduates must consider, respect and honour the history of Māori as tangata whenua by embedding a commitment to bicultural principles.