Nursing Careers – Relocate to New Zealand
Nursing Careers at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
A Better Place to Nurse
Pursue your passion and continue to make a difference as a Nurse in Aotearoa. We're looking for all nursing specialties nationwide.
Our Health System
The health sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand is a progressive working environment, aligning with our progressive values overall. On the 1st of July 2022, Aotearoa, New Zealand moved to a new national health systemwhich will create a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centered system that will improve the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand aims to provide consistent, equitable, quality care to all New Zealanders when they need it. Who you are or where you live should not determine the range and quality of services you receive.
Working in Aotearoa New Zealand
Across our incredible country, you can explore our snow-capped mountains hiking or skiing, check out our white sandy beaches with the local wildlife or visit the local café for brunch. Whatever you’re into you can do it all while working as part of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s largest health workforce.
Most of our workforce receive a minimum of four weeks annual leave usually working a set 40 hours a week, with flexible employee conditions. This leaves plenty of time to balance work with fun and get out to enjoy all that Aotearoa, New Zealand has to offer.
We're looking for all nursing specialties nationwide so what are you waiting for?
It’s easier than ever to join us in Aotearoa!
Our government has recently updated Tier 1 of our Green List rolesto now include Registered Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Doctors as well as several other health professions. Being on Tier 1 of the Green List allows you to make Straight to Residence applications with Immigration New Zealand. Check out Immigration New Zealandfor more information.
Education & Opportunities
Aotearoa, New Zealand has a flexible working environment with plenty of roles available. You can also take up education opportunities within nursing and the change to Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand will also enable greater flexibility for movement as well as progression.
Locations across Aotearoa, NZ
Across our incredible country, you can find everything from city living to cheeky wildlife, unique landmarks, and rich culture. From the winterless north to the stunning scenery of the south, there is a safe, friendly neighbourhood for everyone.
What you need
Before you become part of Te Whatu Ora there are essential requirements for nursing in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We can support you along the way!
Your Nursing Career
Nursing in Aotearoa, New Zealand provides opportunities to be in one of the most respected professions caring for patients and whānau (family) at their most vulnerable time. New Zealand nurses are highly respected for the care that they deliver with a culture that supports career progression and encourages continual growth. You’ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise.
Critical Care Nursing
There are 26 units across the country that provide critical care services and offer a diverse range of intensive care settings. There is also an extensive flight retrieval service which transfers patients to the center that can provide the required care.
Units in the larger urban regions can provide cardiac, trauma, neuro, paediatric or general intensive care. Some of our larger units also incorporate burns, spinal, cardiothoracic, and paediatrics, including the national ECMO service.
In smaller centers, or more rural areas you could find yourself working in a mixed ICU and HDU space looking after unwell children, long-term medical patients, or an acute surgical patient. These units are well supported by the larger units when more complex input is required.
Continual growth and education is encouraged, and assistance is provided to nurses wishing to study and gain further critical care qualifications. Collective agreements include paid study days for the purposes of professional development and the New Zealand Nursing Organisation and DHBs have committed to achieve pay equity for all members of our nursing workforce.
Our ICU teams work in a collaborative manner, and understand interdisciplinary working is paramount to the patient journey, and to offering patient and whanau centered care
Hospital
You will enjoy working in a supportive, close-knit team focused on improving and optimising health and independence outcomes for patients.
Aged Residential Care
Working in Aged Residential Care allows nurses to care and support to impact the lives of older New Zealanders and provide a positive aging experience.
NZ Blood and Organ Service (NZBS)
Revitalise your nursing passion and feel a sense of pride being an essential aspect of providing a life-saving service to New Zealanders by collecting, processing and distributing blood and blood products.
Primary / Community
Working alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses and doctors to ensure patients gain the best possible health outcomes and providing first contact focused care to families or individuals.
Culture and Diversity
Nestled in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean Aotearoa, New Zealand is the bicultural (Māori and non Māori ) home to approximately 5.1 Million people. You will find that the communities within our beautiful land are a melting pot of nationalities from the pacific to the world!
We want our workforce to reflect our communities improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders so no matter where you are from there is a place for you to make a difference to our communities, whānau (families) and individuals
Māori culture is part of life in Aotearoa, New Zealand, you will feel the manaakitanga of our people. Manaakitanga describes the way we welcome our guests and provide hospitality to them, this is something you will experience from all New Zealanders.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
