Pathway for Health Professionals to Nursing Jobs in New Zealand

Nursing Pathway Work Visa Options NZ
If you are a health professional looking to work in nursing in New Zealand, there are a few different pathways you can take. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you can apply for specific work visas that will allow you to work in New Zealand. You will also need to meet requirements for nursing registration and the Competence Assessment Programme (CAP).
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is one option for health professionals looking to work in nursing in New Zealand. This visa is available to health professionals who have an offer of employment from an accredited employer. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to have your qualifications and experience assessed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this visa.

The Occupational Registration Visitor Visa is another option for health professionals looking to work in nursing in New Zealand. This visa is available to health professionals who are registered with a professional body in their home country. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to have your qualifications and experience assessed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this visa.

The Special Purpose Work Visa is an option for health professionals from the Philippines who are looking to work in nursing in New Zealand. This visa is available to health professionals who have an offer of employment from a New Zealand employer. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to have your qualifications and experience assessed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this visa.

If you are planning to work in nursing in New Zealand, it is important that you are aware of the different visas that are available to you. You will also need to make sure that you meet the requirements for nursing registration and the Competence Assessment Programme. Choose the visa that is best suited for your qualifications and experience, and make sure you are prepared to meet the requirements for that visa. With the right visa and preparation, you can begin your nursing career in New Zealand.

Before you apply for your visa

To work as a nurse in New Zealand you need to:
  • be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
  • complete a Competence Assessment Programme (CAP), if required
  • meet Immigration New Zealand (INZ) visa requirements.

NZ Migration Help is here to make your dreams come true

If you are an overseas nurse then you may want to take our consultation to see if you qualify for a New Zealand nursing visa. Our work visa NZ experts will help you with the process and make it as simple as possible for you.