Consultation: proposed changes to anaesthetic technician practitioner fees 2027/28

15 Oct, 2026

The Council is consulting on a proposal to increase anaesthetic technician (AT) practitioner fees for the 2027/28 practising year.

Before making a decision, the Council wants to hear from practitioners and other interested stakeholders and invites submissions from interested parties. The easiest way to make a submission is by completing the online survey.

Why are fee changes being proposed?

The proposed fee changes are intended to help the Council meet the ongoing costs of carrying out its regulatory functions and responsibilities.

Proposed fee changes

The Council is proposing that:The Annual Practising Certificate (APC) fee increases to $610.00 (including GST).

• The disciplinary levy increases to $70.00 (including GST).
• A new fee is introduced for the accreditation and monitoring of education programmes, set at $150.00 per hour (including GST). This fee would only apply to education providers.

Have your say

We encourage all anaesthetic technicians and interested stakeholders to review the consultation information and share their views.

Before completing the survey, please read the consultation document, which provides further information about the proposals, and answers to common questions.

Consultation documents and survey

View the consultation document below (including frequently asked questions), and the survey here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXXY8J2

What happens next?

After the consultation closes, the Council will review all feedback received before making a final decision.

The outcome will be communicated to practitioners. If any fee changes are approved, the Council will publish a notice in the
New Zealand Gazette.

Privacy and publication of submissions

As this is a public consultation, the Council may publish consultation responses on its website. Where submissions are made by individuals, personal and contact information will be removed before publication.

Submit your feedback

Submissions must be received by 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the consultation, please email mscconsultations@medsci.co.nz with the subject line AT fees consultation 2027/28.