National Cervical Screening Programme and HPV Primary Screening

HPV testing replaced cytology as the primary method of cervical screening on 12 September 2023.

About the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP)

HPV Primary Screening is used alongside HPV vaccination in an effort to eliminate cervical cancer throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
About HPV screening

Find out why we screen for HPV, test options, and recommended screening frequency.
System access forms

Access to the NCSP-Register, the national database for cervical screening, Whaihua the provider portal, and HealthUI, to connect to NHI database.
Clinical forms

Laboratory forms, hysterectomy form, and find your local NCSP Health Pathway.
Service standards and guidelines

Standards of practice for providers of National Cervical Screening Programme services. These documents are currently under review.
Screening eligibility and funding

Find out who should be screened, and who qualifies for free screening.
Learning resources

Access the eLearning modules and other resources to learn more about HPV screening.
Promotional resources

Access promotional materials and toolkits to help participants to understand their screening options.
Cervical screening training pathways

Find out the requirements for being a cervical sample taker, a HPV screen taker, the learning pathways, and grants available.
Coverage and PHO reports

Coverage of people being screened and reports for Primary Health Organisations.
Advisory groups

The National Screening Unit seeks external advice from a range of sources to support its work.
Contacts and locations

Contact information for the National Cervical Screening Programme and for the regional register coordinators.
News and updates for the sector

Find out the latest news from the National Cervical Screening Programme.