Information on the roles of nurses in New Zealand and studying to be a nurse.
Nurses in New Zealand
In this section
- The Ministry of Health encourages employers and services to ensure the nursing skill mix is planned to match the level of health need in the population. Read more
- New Zealand nursing graduates can apply for jobs at district health boards through the Advance Choice of Employment scheme. Read more
- Nurse practitioners are highly skilled autonomous health practitioners who have advanced education, clinical training and demonstrated competency. Read more
- These programmes assess nurses’ levels of practice and support their ongoing professional development. Read more
- The scopes of nursing practice in New Zealand include registered nurses, enrolled nurses and nurse practitioners. Read more
- Nursing provides opportunities to work in diverse settings and roles. Each scope of practice requires a different level of education. Read more
- Information for overseas nurses considering working in New Zealand, including registration requirements. Read more