Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

Name

Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

Legal name

Osteopathic Council of New Zealand

Website

https://osteopathiccouncil.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Osteopathic Council of New Zealand is the sole statutory regulator for osteopaths in New Zealand, managing registration, Annual Practising Certificates, competence standards, and a public register for 617 practitioners under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

Ownership category

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Product category

Healthcare Professional Regulation

NAICS

Public Administration (92)

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Health Technology Assessment (HTA) & Reimbursement Policy Bodies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Policy, Regulation & Compliance Authorities

Keywords

• Osteopathic registration
• Health practitioner regulation
• Professional licensing
• Annual practising certificates
• Osteopathic scope of practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Competent Authority Pathway Programme (CAPP) Fee: Overseas-trained osteopaths must complete a 12-month Competent Authority Pathway Programme. The fee for this assessment programme is $3,600 (GST Inclusive), payable prior to applying for the Annual Practising Certificate.
2. Annual Practising Certificate (APC): All registered osteopaths must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate renewed annually. The APC year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Fees are proposed through consultation processes and gazetted.
3. Registration Fees: One-time registration fee for osteopaths. NZ-trained osteopaths allow 5-7 working days for processing. Registration is a prerequisite for obtaining an APC.
4. Public Register Access: The complete register is available for a fee to cover administration costs, or for viewing at the Wellington office.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ) is the sole statutory regulatory authority for osteopaths in New Zealand, established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. It registers osteopaths, issues Annual Practising Certificates (APCs), maintains a publicly searchable register, and administers the Competent Authority Pathway Programme (CAPP) for overseas-trained practitioners. Only OCNZ-registered practitioners with current APCs may legally use the title 'osteopath' or practise osteopathy in New Zealand.

Product overview

The Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ) operates primarily as a regulatory body rather than a commercial technology company. Its core offerings consist of: (1) the MyOsteo Portal for practitioners to manage registration and Annual Practising Certificates; (2) a Public Register enabling the public to find registered osteopaths across New Zealand; (3) the Competent Authority Pathway Programme (CAPP) for assessing overseas-trained osteopaths over 12 months; (4) registration services under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 for New Zealand, Australian (via TTMRA), and overseas-trained applicants; and (5) COVID-19 guidance resources. The council also provides gazette archives, performance review reports, and consultation documents. All osteopaths must be registered and hold a current APC to lawfully practise in New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Annual licence required for all registered osteopaths to lawfully practise osteopathy in New Zealand, renewed each year between 1 April and 31 March. Includes restrictions criteria and grounds for Council referral under the HPCA Act.
• New Zealand Registration Service Registration pathway for osteopaths holding NZ-accredited qualifications (Master of Osteopathy, Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health with Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy) from institutions such as Unitec, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and Te Pūkenga. Processing time: 5-7 working days.
• Competent Authority Pathway Programme (CAPP) 12-month workplace-based assessment programme for overseas-trained osteopaths requiring demonstration of six core capabilities. Fee: NZ$3,600 (GST inclusive), payable prior to APC application. For osteopaths whose qualifications are not GOsC-recognised.
• Overseas Registration Service Registration pathway for osteopaths trained outside New Zealand. Direct registration available for GOsC-registered UK osteopaths; case-by-case capabilities assessment for those with non-recognised qualifications. Requires submission of capabilities assessment application alongside registration application.
• Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Registration Registration pathway for Australian-registered osteopaths under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (TTMRA). Requires statutory declaration, application fee, certified copies of qualifications, current Australian registration, and police consent form. Processing time: 4-6 weeks.
• Public Register / Find an Osteopath Searchable online database of approximately 617 registered osteopaths with current practising certificates across New Zealand. Allows searching by first name, last name, city, registration number, and scope of practice (Osteopath, Educator, Gerontology, Pain Management, Special Purpose, Trainee, Visiting Presenter, Western Medical Acupuncture). Complete register available for a fee or in-person at Wellington office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 617 registered osteopaths with current practising certificates across New Zealand
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nursing Council of New ZealandcoreOthers · 1 March 2026The Osteopathic Council has registrar and secretariat services provided by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Both regulators underwent concurrent performance reviews conducted by BSI New Zealand in March 2026. The review concluded that the Osteopathic Council 'fully achieved all the core performance standards' with no recommendations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Osteopathy Board of Australia: Australian statutory regulator for osteopaths under AHPRA, with which OCNZ has formal mutual recognition via TTMRA. Comparable scope of registration, APC issuance, and competence oversight for the Australian osteopathic workforce.
• Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand: Statutory regulator for physiotherapists in New Zealand under the HPCA Act 2003. A peer allied health profession regulator with similar governance, registration, and APC renewal processes, though operating at materially larger scale.
• General Osteopathic Council (GOsC): The UK statutory regulator for osteopaths, functioning as the direct international equivalent of OCNZ. GOsC-registered practitioners receive direct recognition under OCNZ's overseas pathway, making it the closest functional peer for registration standards and capabilities assessment.
• New Zealand Chiropractic Board: Statutory regulator for chiropractors in New Zealand under the HPCA Act 2003. Operates the same legal framework as OCNZ with comparable scope of registration, APC renewal, and competence assurance functions for a similar-sized profession.

Broad incumbents

• Medical Council of New Zealand: Statutory regulator for medical practitioners in New Zealand under the HPCA Act 2003. A broader incumbent operating the same legislative framework as OCNZ, useful as a benchmark for governance and APC structures, though at vastly larger scale.
• Nursing Council of New Zealand: Provides registrar and secretariat services to OCNZ. As the larger regulatory body it shares infrastructure with, it is a direct operational peer for governance, performance review, and shared services models in the NZ health regulation landscape.

Others

• Osteopathy Australia: The peak professional association representing osteopaths in Australia, distinct from the regulatory board. Comparable as a sector stakeholder but operates as a member-driven advocacy body rather than statutory regulator.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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