Voluntary Bonding Scheme
The Voluntary Bonding Scheme rewards health professionals who register and work in hard-to-staff professions, communities and specialties.
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Voluntary Bonding Scheme
The Scheme offers financial incentives to newly qualified health professionals to work in the communities and specialties that need them most. -
Application Guide: Voluntary Bonding Scheme Payment
Find guidance on filling out the payment application forms and including the right documents, and more information on payments. -
Voluntary Bonding Scheme 2022 intake information
The Health Professions, Communities and Specialties eligible for the 2022 Voluntary Bonding Scheme Intake, and registration information. -
Voluntary Bonding Scheme 2023 intake information
A registration period for a 2023 intake will open in early 2023 on the Te Whatu Ora website. Find intake updates here.
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2015–2019 VBS Payment Application Forms and Terms and Conditions
Download VBS Payment Application Forms and Terms and Conditions. -
2020–2023 VBS Payment Terms and Conditions
Download the VBS Payment Application terms and conditions dating from 2020 to 2023. This page will be updated with the application forms shortly.