Healthcare in New Zealand
Registered Nurse in New Zealand
New Zealand puts nurses on a direct residency pathway. You'll need to register with the Nursing Council, score IELTS 7.0 academic, and complete an exam. Public-sector pay is set by a national agreement.
IELTS 7.0 academicNursing Council + Green List residency
84.3
Skill score · High employability
₹4.77L
Typical monthly pay
20
Companies hiring
What goes into the outlook
Government backing15%Bilateral migration agreements and federal skill-mission backing for the role.81% confidence
50
Market dynamics30%Live hiring volume, pay against country cost-of-living, sector trend, and automation risk.62% confidence
92
Placement outcome25%Verified placement rate and salary checks from past graduates and employers.90% confidence
76
Training quality30%Is the qualification officially recognised by the regulator and still in date?95% confidence
100
Things to know
Strong outlook
Skill score
Jobs and pay
Companies hiring
20
tracked across our sources
Typical monthly pay
₹4.77L
median across published pay scales
Sector trend
Steady demand
based on published indicators
Training partners in India
3
where you train before you go
Training partners in India
You train in India (skill, language, and pre-departure). The job market may be New Zealand — partners below are India-based institutes for this pathway, not foreign schools in the destination country.
- AIIMS College of Nursing, DelhiNew Delhi · Indian Nursing Council (INC) · INC-DEL-001https://www.aiims.edu/en/college-of-nursing.html
- CMC Vellore College of NursingVellore · Indian Nursing Council (INC) · Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council · INC-TN-014https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/college-of-nursing
- Armed Forces Medical College, PunePune · Indian Nursing Council (INC) · INC-MH-007https://afmc.nic.in
Top employers in this field
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 11
Heritage Lifecare 6
Oceania 3
Summerset Retirement Villages 2
Carejobz Recruitment 2
Radius Care 2
Metlifecare 2
jobspy/indeed 2
OfficialImmigration NZ Green List
Immigration NZ Green List Appendix 13 (26/03/2025): Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) (ANZSCO 254418) is Tier 1 (Straight to Residence).
On New Zealand Green List, tier 1
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $91,000-131,000/year. (lower band).
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Tahatu pay band: NZD $91,000-131,000/year. (median band).
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $91,000-131,000/year. (upper band).
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Registered nurses usually work shifts, including early mornings, nights and weekends usually work in hospitals, health centres and aged care facilities may do emotionally demanding…
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PayTe Whatu Ora Nurses MECA
Te Whatu Ora / NZNO Nursing & Midwifery MECA — Registered Nurse rn_step1: NZD $75,773/year (~$6,314/month).
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PayTe Whatu Ora Nurses MECA
Te Whatu Ora / NZNO Nursing & Midwifery MECA — Registered Nurse rn_step5_median: NZD $95,340/year (~$7,945/month).
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PayTe Whatu Ora Nurses MECA
Te Whatu Ora / NZNO Nursing & Midwifery MECA — Registered Nurse rn_step7_senior: NZD $106,739/year (~$8,895/month).
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PathwayImmigration NZ AEWV
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and median wage :: Immigration New Zealand Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to secondary navigation Skip to sea…
OfficialNursing Council of New Zealand
For OET, you must achieve a minimum score of 350 for reading, listening, and speaking; and a minimum score of 300 for writing.
Language needed: OET 350/300 or IELTS 7/6.5 · Qualification recognition required
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jobspy scrape 'Registered Nurse' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Registered Nurse' on linkedin (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Staff Nurse' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Staff Nurse' on linkedin (NZ): 25 listings.
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Registered Nurse\- Anaesthetic Pre\-Assessment Clinic Salary Band – $81,000 \- $106,000 p.a prorata \+ KiwiSaver * Dunedin Hopital * 0\.6 FTE / 48 hours per fortnight * Fi…
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* **ENT and Ophthalmology Theatres, Whangarei Hospital** * **Permanent full\-time or part time position available working a minimum of 24 hours per week, Monday Friday** Health N…
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* **Waikato Hospital** * **Permanent \- Full time and part time** Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is commit…
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* **Work where others love to holiday \- enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga** * **Fixed Term, part time role till May 2027 \- 0\.8 FTE** *…
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* **Registered Nurse – Emergency Department, Palmerston North Hospital,** **Temporary Various FTE** Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te …
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**Registered Nurse Medical****Rotorua Hospital** **Fixed Term, part time 0\.6 FTE** **Fully rostered Shifts** Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the princ…
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**Clinical Specialty Nurse Acute Cardiology*** **Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Position (1 FTE)** * **Senior Nursing Role** * **Monday \- Friday** **Our Organisation:**…
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**Clinical Nurse Specialist Kidz First Home Care*** **Kidz First Community, Fixed Term, Part Time Role (0\.6 FTE)** * **Senior Nursing Opportunity** * **Rostered Shifts** **Our Or…
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* Enjoy genuine work\-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth * Develop skills in various health areas, from mental health to emergencies * Join us at Auckland Region Wom…
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**Registered Nurse, Residential Aged Care** **Gisborne, New Zealand** **Up to $43 per hour** **Rotational Shifts** **Registered Nurse, Residential Aged Care** **Gisborne, N…
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* Stunning Papamoa Beach location – work close to home * Permanent, part\-time role – 22 hrs week * Top pay rates and allowances * Great staff benefits offered We are seeking a f…
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### **28th April, 2026** **Shape lives, build independence, and make every day better.** At Access Community Health \| Uru Ātea, your nursing skills create real impact—helping…
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Registered Nurse at Heritage Lifecare (Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse - Casual at Heritage Lifecare (Otago, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse (529916) at Department of Health, Tasmania (Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Heritage Lifecare (Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Oceania (Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registerd Nurse at Heritage Lifecare (Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Clinical Nurse Lead - Part-time at Summerset Retirement Villages (Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse Inpatient Ward (Orthopaedic, Spinal, Plastics, ENT) Fixed Term at Braemar Hospital (Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurses - Operating Theatres at Allevia Hospitals (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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B4 Schools Registered Nurse - Central Auckland at Whānau Āwhina Plunket (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Oceania (Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Heritage Lifecare (Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Oceania (Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Heritage Lifecare (Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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* Permanent, Full\-time Leadership position * Stunning, brand new Care facility opening in July * East Auckland Location – work close to home * Competitive salary \+ great staff be…
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* **Exciting Senior Nurse Opportunity!** * **Permanent Full Time position** * **Location Te Toka Tumai Auckland** Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the pri…
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CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not\-for\-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly va…
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* **Horowhenua Health Centre: Permanent Part time position** **Benefits** * An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged * A professional…
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**Exceptional People Exceptional Care:** Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we h…
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**Exceptional People Exceptional Care:** Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we h…
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**Clinical Nurse Lead** **Aged Care** **Auckland** **Full\-Time \| Monday to Friday** **Approx $105,000** Monday to Friday. No weekends on your roster. In aged care cli…
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* **Hamilton based** * **Wound Care Service** * **Inpatient and Community, Waikato District** * **Permanent part\-time position** * **6 FTE / 24 hours per week** Health New Ze…
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CI246584 - Staff Nurse/ODP, Theatres at NHS Scotland (Woodend, Canterbury, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse at Evolution Healthcare (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Team Lead Registered Nurse at School Jobs (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse - Coverpool at Ryman Healthcare (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Registered Nurse - Fixed term at Summerset Retirement Villages (Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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SectorGovernment and sector intelligence
MBIE labour market data hub: Jobs Online vacancy index and Labour Market Statistics Snapshot inform NZ workforce demand.
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