| Who |
Criteria |
Funded |
| New Zealand citizens and residents |
New Zealand citizens (including those living in the Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau) and residents |
YES |
| EXCLUSIONS |
|
|
Any person applying for
immigration/emigration
reasons |
Testing for immigration/emigration or visa purposes. |
NO |
Tests for
screening purposes
Tests for a trial or study |
Tests that are requested on a well person devoid of symptoms and with no identifying risk factors e.g. blood group, wellness testing. Tests that are for, or part of a research project , a study or trial |
NO |
| Travellers |
Screening tests prior to travel e.g. Hepatitis immunity, rabies antibodies |
NO |
Tests for employment,
pre-employment, education and work experience |
Screening tests for education or work experience e.g. Nursing student medical Health and safety testing e.g. lead levels, drug testing |
NO |
Self referred or patients
referred by other than NZ
registered doctors |
Limited range of funded tests for midwives, smear taker, nurse practitioner. |
NO |
People obtaining a medical
certificate, insurance
or superannuation policy |
Where a certificate is required e.g. pilot or diver’s medical licence and insurance testing |
NO |
| VISITORS |
|
|
| Work permit holders |
Holds a current work permit which together with the time the person has already been in NZ lawfully, allows for a continuous stay of at least 2 years. Foreign Language Teaching Assistants funded by Ministry of Education. |
YES |
Refugees and applicant
refugees |
With proof of refugee/applicant status |
YES |
| Visitor permit holder |
Holds a visitors permit
See eligibility conditions for child visitors under the care of an eligible parent, or pregnant partner of an eligible person |
NO
YES |
| Australian citizens |
As per New Zealand resident |
YES |
| United Kingdom citizens ordinarily resident in UK |
Testing required for medical conditions requiring prompt attention |
YES |
| Foreign Diplomats |
Other than Australia / UK Foreign diplomats and their family (including their children) |
NO |
| All persons receiving compulsory health services |
Compulsory treatment under TB Act 1948, Health Act 1956, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Act 1966 & Mental Health Act 1992 and prison inmates |
YES |
| Funded Students |
Funded by NZAID ODA and includes partners and children |
YES |
| Student permit holders |
Holds a current student permit (unless studying continuously since before 29th October 2003) |
NO |