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Why pre-employment health assessments matter

Pre-employment assessments help you:

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Confirm candidates are fit for the physical and cognitive demands of the role before they start

Identify potential health risks early

Identify potential health risks early

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Create safety plans for new employees

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Reduce workplace injury risk

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Meet Health and Safety at Work Act obligations

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Protect both employees and your business

A proactive approach helps prevent issues that could affect performance, safety or long-term wellbeing.

What is a pre-employment health assessment?

A pre-employment health assessment is a structured health evaluation completed before a person starts work.

It assesses whether a candidate can safely perform the essential duties of a role and identifies any health considerations
that could require workplace adjustments.

Assessments are tailored to the hazards and demands of each position.

What a pre-employment assessment may include

Depending on the role and industry, assessments may include:

Lung function testing (spirometry)
Functional capacity assessment
Hearing and vision testing
Office-based medical review
Fatigue and sleep assessments
Cardiovascular risk screening
Musculoskeletal screening
Drug and alcohol testing (where required)

We can provide standard packages or design tailored assessments specific to your industry.

Tailored assessments for your industry

Different roles carry different risks.

We support employers across all industries, including:

Construction and trades

Construction and trades

Manufacturing and logistics roles
Manufacturing and logistics roles
Healthcare roles

Healthcare roles

Transport and driving roles
Transport and driving roles
Office-based and professional roles
Office-based and professional roles

Assessments are matched to physical and cognitive demands, exposure risks and safety
requirements - not generic checklists.

Clear and objective reporting

Clear and objective reporting

You receive structured, easy-to-understand reports outlining:

  • Suitability for role
  • Any limitations or considerations
  • Recommendations (if required)

Our goal is to provide practical information that supports confident, compliant hiring decisions.

Delivered nationwide

With 30+ nurses locations across New Zealand and more than 80 clinicians, we support employers from Kaitāia to Bluff. Assessments can be delivered:

In Clinic

In clinic

Across multiple regions

Across multiple regions

At scale for large recruitment programmes

At scale for large recruitment programmes

We make coordination simple - especially for multi-site employers.

Frequently asked
questions

Are pre-employment health assessments mandatory in NZ?
They are not mandatory for all roles, but they are strongly recommended where specific physical and cognitive demands or safety risks exist.

What is the difference between pre-employment testing and assessment?

Testing usually refers to a single measure (such as drug testing). An assessment is broader and may include functional, health and risk-based screening.

Can assessments be customised?
Yes. We tailor assessments to match job demands, industry risk and your organisation’s policies.

How quickly can assessments be completed?

Timeframes depend on the complexity of the role and testing required, our standard turnaround times are 3-5 days. Our team will advise during booking.

Make safe, informed hiring decisions

Talk to our occupational health team about setting up pre-employment health assessments tailored to your roles and industry.