Immunisation requirements - clinical programmes

While studying a clinical programme at the University of Auckland, you will need to be immunised to complete your course requirements. 

Immunised means that you have been vaccinated or inoculated against certain diseases to development immunity from infection. 

Being immunised is a requirement of working as a healthcare worker in Te Whatu Ora, the New Zealand public healthcare system.

Immunisations are a requirement because: 

• In New Zealand, all healthcare workers must be protected from the diseases that they encounter while working
• The University assures Health Training Providers that you're safe to work in clinical environments, meaning you are less likely to be infected with or transmit vaccine preventable infectious diseases to patients. 

Throughout your career you may be asked to provide evidence of your immunisations. 

You will be sent more information by email about the immunisation requirements and screening process for your programme.

Depending on your programme requirements, immunity or vaccinations for the following will likely be required:

• Varicella Zoster
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• TB
• Pertussis

Covid 19 vaccination is currently expected by Te Whatu Ora as best practice but is not mandated. However, if you are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the University is required by Te Whatu Ora to follow a risk assessment process and complete an individual risk mitigation plan for you if needed. For more information see Te Whatu Ora’s Pre-employment COVID-19 vaccination policy.