How can a nurse move to New Zealand?

How can a nurse move to New Zealand?

Working as a Nurse in New Zealand

  1. Obtain an offer of employment – liaise with your consultant.
  2. Register with the New Zealand Nursing Council.
  3. Obtain a police clearance and, in some cases, a medical and chest x-ray.
  4. Obtain a practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council.
  5. Obtain a working visa.

Can I move to New Zealand if I have family there?

Dependent Child Resident Visa If you’re a New Zealand citizen or resident and you live here, you can apply for your dependent children to move to New Zealand to live with you. If your children are granted residence, they can live in New Zealand permanently.

Is nurse in demand in New Zealand?

Aged care nurses are in particularly high demand. As a result, registered nurse (aged care) appears on Immigration New Zealand’s long-term skill shortage list. According to the Nursing Council of New Zealand, the number of registered nurses rose from 55,000 in 2017 to 57,833 (including 2,500 enrolled nurses) in 2019.

Will my nursing license transfer to New Zealand?

Nurses traveling from the US or Canada have noted that nurses aren’t asked to do as much across the Pacific. To register with the Nursing Council of New Zealand you must perform the following steps: Prove your identity with a Passport & proof of registration in all the countries you’re registered to be a nurse in.

Do nurses get paid well in New Zealand?

Graduate registered nurses earn $54,000 a year. Registered nurses with three to seven years’ experience usually earn $62,000 to $77,000. Senior registered nurses with more experience and responsibility usually earn $79,000 to $130,000.

What qualifications do I need to be a nurse in New Zealand?

To become a registered nurse in New Zealand, you must complete a Nursing Council-approved Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science programme (NZQA Level Seven programme) from a polytechnic, institute of technology or university.

How long does it take to be a nurse in New Zealand?

To become a registered nurse, you must successfully complete a three-year Bachelor of Nursing degree (level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Framework) or a two-year graduate entry master’s degree (level 8 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework).