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Requirements for overseas nurses applying for registration
All overseas nurses applying for registration must have:
- current registration with an overseas regulatory authority
- successfully completed of a nursing programme that is, in the Nursing Council’s opinion, equivalent to a three-year bachelor degree programme in nursing and at level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
- two years post-registration nursing practice (of at least 2500 hours) within the five years immediately before the date of the application
- if directed by the Nursing Council, completed a Nursing Council-approved competence assessment programme.
Nurses from countries other than Australia need to score at least a 7 in all bands of the International English Language Testing System or a B or A in all bands of the Occupational English Test. The scores can be achieved over a succession of tests within 12 months of first sitting the test.
Applicants from Australia
The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA) came into effect on 1 May 1998. Applicants with nursing registration in Australia can apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand under TTMRA.
Nursing Council of New Zealand contact details
Please contact the Nursing Council for the appropriate application form.
Postal address:
PO Box 9644
Marion Square
Wellington 6141
New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 385 9589
Fax: +64 4 801 8502
Email: [email protected]
Website: Nursing Council of New Zealand
Street address:
Level 12
Mid City Tower
139–143 Willis Street
Wellington
New Zealand
