Are there work opportunities for overseas nurses in New Zealand?
Yes, New Zealand currently has a shortage of qualified registered nurses. Thus, the occupation Nurse is included in the Long Term Skills Shortage List or commonly known as Absolute Skills Shortage List of the Immigration New Zealand. The occupation Nurse includes Principal Nurse, Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Plunket Nurse, Public Health/District Nurse, and Occupational Health Nurse. A registration from the Nursing Council of New Zealand is required to be able to practice as a registered nurse in the country. I am an overseas registered nurse. Am I eligible to get New Zealand registration? Nurses who are registered with an overseas regulatory authority can apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (‘the Council’) for registration. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and in accordance with the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. Applicants for registration are required to provide evidence that: they have an equivalent internation
