Voluntary Bonding Scheme

Voluntary Bonding Scheme
Voluntary bonding is an incentive payment scheme that has been introduced by the Government to reward medical, midwifery, nursing, teaching and veterinarian graduates who agree to work in hard-to-staff areas. It is a practical initiative designed to move graduates into the communities and specialties that need them most.

Graduates who are part of the scheme are eligible for incentive payments intended to help repay their student loans for up to five years. Combined with compulsory student loan deductions from graduate’s income, this will give individuals a significant boost in repaying their student loans.

This website sets out details of the voluntary bonding scheme for doctors, midwives and nurses.

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Confirmation of Registration

All successfully received registrations for the Voluntary Bonding Scheme are confirmed by email.

If you do not receive a confirmation email at the email address provided in your registration form within 24 hours of registration, first check your junk mail folder. If you have not received the confirmation email, please contact bonding@moh.govt.nz.

Page last updated: 27 February 2009