Straight from employers' career sites

Nursing jobs in New Zealand.

251 open roles, 97 posted this week, most paying $105k to $142k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Developing relationships · Following care plans · Providing resident care

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing3 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting care colleagues

    Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing or similar; Med Comp; New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

    Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing3 days ago

    Caregiver - Part Time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing3 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Building resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting care colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing3 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Napier-Hastings
    Temporary

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting team colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Unit Coordinator

    New Zealand Clinical Research · 201-1000 employees

    A clinical research organization delivering early and later-phase clinical trials across New Zealand and Australia.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeMid levelManages people

    Leading unit operations · Coordinating staff rosters · Overseeing participant care

    Registered Nurse with current NZ practising certificate, degree-qualified in Nursing, experience leading clinical or research teams, knowledge of GCP and clinical research standards.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Specialist - Responsible Clinician

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Whangarei, Northland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing specialist nursing · Leading clinical practice · Mentoring colleagues

    Current NZ nursing registration and practising certificate, PDRP Expert level, postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing, working towards Masters, advanced mental health nursing expertise, commitment to bicultural practice.

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering personal care · Building resident relationships · Maintaining safe environments

    1+ yrAt least 1 year of caregiving or similar experience; flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Providing personal care · Supporting daily activities · Observing residents’ needs

    1+ yrAt least 1 year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a similar role

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Enrolled Nurse | Casual

    Heritage Lifecare

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Helping residents thrive · Delivering nursing care

    Current NZ practicing Certificate (APC); current First Aid Certificate; proven record of high-quality nursing; fluent written and spoken English; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Coordinating support services · Conducting clinical assessments · Developing support plans

    NZ registered nurse; full NZ driver's licence with no restrictions

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Caregiver- Part Time

    Heritage Lifecare

    Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
    Part time

    Providing resident care · Supporting resident wellbeing · Following health procedures

    Proven experience caring for others; NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Caregiver- Casual

    Heritage Lifecare

    Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Ensuring care standards · Supporting resident wellbeing

    Proven experience caring for others; minimum NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Heritage Lifecare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading care teams · Developing care plans · Conducting clinical assessments

    Registered Nurse experience; current APC; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Bupa · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

    Albany, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timePart timeEntry level

    Providing clinical care · Leading care delivery · Documenting care plans

    Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; aged care experience preferred; strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills; ability to work night shifts on a rotating roster.

    Parental leave
  • Nursing3 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Bupa · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

    Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeContractMid level

    Providing clinical care · Leading care delivery · Documenting care plans

    Current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; experience in aged care preferred; strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work rotating shifts.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveFour-day week
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Waikeria Prison

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Waikato
    $77.3k-$108.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Providing primary health care · Assessing health needs · Responding to emergencies

    Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate; recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care; ability to assess and respond to emergencies; cultural competence with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading clinical care · Mentoring staff · Managing care plans

    2+ yrsCurrent APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration; 2+ years proven clinical leadership management experience; passion for mentoring and continuous quality improvement; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leave
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Caregiver - Part-Time

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Porirua, Wellington
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; strong verbal communication skills; commitment to a rotating roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts; ability to work a 4-days-on, 2-days-off roster

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Providing primary care · Conducting phone triage · Prescribing within scope

    1+ yrRegistered Nurse, registered or eligible with Nursing Council; current Annual Practising Certificate; approved community-health prescribing programme and designated-scope authority; 5 years’ recent nursing experience, including 2 as Practice Nurse and 1 prescribing; Indici and phone-triage experience; NZ work rights

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    experienced Registered Nurse; NZ Registration; current Practicing Certificate

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience as a Registered Nurse

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Bethells Beach, Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting health assessments · Maintaining documentation and reporting · Managing equipment and scheduling

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practising Certificate; minimum 5 years’ occupational health nursing experience; knowledge of relevant legislation; valid NZ driver licence

    Study support
  • Nursing3 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Specialist - Responsible Clinician

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Whangārei, Northland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing specialist nursing · Leading clinical practice · Mentoring colleagues

    Current NZ nursing registration and practising certificate, PDRP Expert level, postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing, working towards Master's degree, commitment to bicultural practice and quality improvement.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Specialist, Malignant Haematology

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    North Shore, Auckland+1 more
    OnsitePart timeSenior

    Assessing patients · Coordinating care · Providing specialist advice

    Current NZ nursing registration with annual practising certificate; postgraduate diploma in nursing; expert-level PDRP portfolio or progress; master's degree or current study; significant haematology nursing experience; advanced clinical assessment skills.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Practice Nurse - Designated Prescriber

    University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $102.6k-$112.8k a yearOnsitePart timeContractSenior

    Providing primary care · Prescribing medications · Conducting phone triage

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate, authorized prescriber in community health, 5+ years nursing experience including 2 years as Practice Nurse and 1 year prescribing, Indici and phone triage experience, legal right to work in NZ.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - West Auckland

    Tamaki Health Careers · 201-1000 employees

    A healthcare organization with a network of over 50 clinics across New Zealand, offering general practice and urgent care services.

    Westgate, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Triaging patients · Providing wound care · Assisting procedures

    1+ yrCurrent APC and registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand; 1-2 years primary or acute care nursing experience in NZ; strong clinical assessment and communication skills; knowledge of Medtech Evolution advantageous.

About nursing jobs in New Zealand

There are 251 roles open for nursing jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 97 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 135 full time, 82 part time and 2 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $105k to $142k a year.

Most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (36).

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How many nursing jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 251 roles open for nursing jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 97 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do nursing jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most nursing jobs in New Zealand pay $105k to $142k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most nursing jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (36). Open a region to see its nursing jobs.

How do I write a CV for nursing jobs?

Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Healthcare Assistant CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.

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Nursing jobs in New Zealand: 251 open roles | SmartCVs