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.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Specialist, Malignant Haematology

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeSenior

    Assessing patients · Coordinating care · Providing specialist advice

    Current NZ RN registration with Annual Practising Certificate; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or relevant specialty; Expert-level PDRP portfolio or progress; Masters degree completed or in progress; significant haematology nursing experience; advanced clinical assessment skills.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Providing clinical leadership · Delivering person-centred care · Driving quality improvement

    Registered Nurse with current APC; interRAI trained; proven experience in a clinical leadership role

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Porirua, Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Managing care teams · Coordinating audits · Supporting clinical decisions

    Current practicing certificate; strong knowledge of aged residential care, Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance requirements

    Generous leave
  • Nursing4 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Managing serviced apartments · Coordinating team performance · Ensuring care documentation

    Current Enrolled Nurse Practicing Certificate; Senior Caregiver Level 4 H&W cert

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Providing palliative nursing care · Building therapeutic relationships · Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

    NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC); strong general nursing experience

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing6 days ago

    School Nurse - Part-Time

    Kristin School · 201-1000 employees

    An independent co-educational school providing a superior all-round education from Early Learning to Year 13.

    Albany, Auckland
    $50.00-$55.00 an hourOnsitePart timeContractEntry level

    Providing clinical assessments · Managing health conditions · Maintaining health records

    Current New Zealand Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate as Registered Nurse; paediatric, community, or school nursing experience desirable; MS Office and database/student management systems proficiency; safety check per Children's Act 2014.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; strong verbal communication skills; availability for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; availability for varied shifts, sometimes at short notice

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Part time (PM Shifts)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Providing personal care · Assisting resident activities

    4+ yrsMinimum 4 years' aged care experience; Certificate III in Health & Wellbeing

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Providing resident care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Part time

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting daily activities

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; strong verbal communication skills; commitment to a set roster across morning and afternoon shifts

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Coordinating daily care · Providing nursing assessments · Guiding care staff

    Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; previous experience using clinical systems

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Triaging patients · Administering treatments

    3+ yrs3 years’ experience as a Practice Nurse/Primary Health Care Nurse; knowledge of infection control, wound care, immunisations, sexual health, relevant legislation and type 2 diabetes; experience using medical databases; NZ or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Nursing5 days ago
    Nelson
    Part time

    Providing personal care · Supporting daily activities · Observing resident needs

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

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Providing personal care · Organising resident activities · Building resident relationships

    Experience in caregiving, healthcare assistance, activities coordination or a similar role supporting others

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing personal care · Updating healthcare records · Assisting shift handovers

    3+ yrsNew Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant experience; OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent)

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Part Time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing roving management coverage · Supporting clinical quality · Improving care home performance

    Current New Zealand Registered Nurse registration; current Annual Practising Certificate; strong aged care experience; previous senior aged care leadership experience; people leadership and staff management experience; staffing and roster management experience

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering personal care · Building resident relationships · Maintaining safe environments

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

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Part time (Night shifts)

    Summerset · 1001-5000 employees

    A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.

    Prebbleton, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Managing resident care · Creating care plans · Leading care shifts

    NZ nursing registration and current practicing certificate; experience in aged care; ability to lead and remain calm under pressure; good communication skills; availability for 3 weeks of paid onsite training in January 2027.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing6 days ago

    Registered Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician- Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Level 8 Operating Rooms

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Monitoring vital signs · Managing post-op pain · Collaborating with surgical teams

    1+ yrMinimum 12 months PACU acute or critical patient care experience post NZ registration; experience with electronic health records and pre-operative checks; excellent communication, documentation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

    Relocation support
  • Nursing6 days ago

    Regional Clinical Lead

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Partnering with village leaders · Coaching clinical managers · Analysing clinical data

    Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC); extensive aged care experience

    Generous leave
  • Nursing6 days ago
    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing6 days ago

    Caregiver - Night Shift

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; strong verbal communication skills; commitment to night shifts

  • Nursing6 days ago
    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Full time

    Delivering health assessments · Maintaining clinical documentation · Managing patient systems

    Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse; current NZ Annual Practising Certificate; valid NZ driver's licence; knowledge of relevant legislation

    Study support

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).

FAQ

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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