New Zealand Mutual Recognition

New Zealand Mutual Recognition

New Zealand Mutual Recognition

The AASW and the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) have a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to mutually recognise social workers who are credentialed in Australia or registered in New Zealand.

Read more about eligibility requirements under the Mutual Recognition Agreement.

Some New Zealand qualified applicants may be eligible to apply for:

  • Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia (AASW membership eligibility).
  • Download application form
  • Assessment of New Zealand social work qualification under the MRA for migration skills assessment purposes.
  • Download application form

Note: Applicants are required to meet the AASW English Language Policy.

Please allow four (4) weeks for your application to be processed.

Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia if correspondence address is outside Australia AU $400
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia if correspondence address is within Australia AU $440 (incl. GST).
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for migration purposes in Australia if correspondence address is outside Australia AU $400
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for migration purposes in Australia if correspondence address is within Australia AU $440 (incl. GST).
(Optional) Skilled employment assessment for migration/Visa purposes for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is outside Australia AU $800
(Optional) Skilled employment assessment for migration/Visa purposes for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is within Australia AU $880 (incl. GST).
(Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is outside Australia AU $150
(Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is within Australia AU $165 (incl. GST)

Please mail your application form, supporting documentation and assessment fee to:

Postal address:

Australian Association of Social workers
MEA Program
PO Box 2008
Royal Melbourne Hospital VIC 3050

Courier address

Australian Association of Social workers
MEA Program
Level 7
14-20 Blackwood Street
North Melbourne VIC 3051

You will receive email notification acknowledging the receipt of your application.

List of current and historic recognised New Zealand social work qualifications.