Straight from employers' career sites
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.
Habit Health
Delivering occupational health assessments · Maintaining accurate documentation · Managing equipment and scheduling
Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse; current NZ Annual Practising Certificate; valid NZ driver's licence; knowledge of relevant legislation
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
Assessing child development · Supporting whānau · Building community relationships
Registered Nurse registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand; hold or obtain an Annual Practising Certificate; full, clean NZ driver’s licence; complete a 12-month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora; obtain Children’s Act safety checking and police vetting clearance
Ryman Healthcare
Building resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting team colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Leading mental health services · Supporting workforce development · Ensuring regulatory compliance
Experienced nurse leader with proven clinical leadership in mental health, change management, operational experience, research and audit skills, and understanding of mental health legislation and best practices.
Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Providing clinical leadership · Supporting population health · Covering for manager
5+ yrsCurrent RN practicing certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand; post-graduate qualification or working towards; full driver's license; proficient computer literacy; 5+ years postgraduate nursing experience; vaccinator authorization or willingness to complete.
CHT · 1001-5000 employees
A not-for-profit organisation supporting older New Zealanders with care homes across the North Island.
Conducting clinical assessments · Delivering nursing care · Mentoring care team
Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate; genuine compassion for older people; excellent clinical assessment and communication skills; confidence leading care staff; collaborative spirit; comfort using standard IT and clinical systems.
CHT · 1001-5000 employees
A not-for-profit organisation supporting older New Zealanders with care homes across the North Island.
Completing clinical assessments · Delivering nursing care · Mentoring care team
Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate; clinical assessment and communication skills; leadership of care staff; standard IT and clinical systems proficiency.
Pathways · 1001-5000 employees
A mental health and addiction service empowering individuals to live full lives in their communities.
Assessing health needs · Providing clinical leadership · Mentoring team members
NZ Registered Nurse with physical and mental health experience, current Annual Practicing Certificate, recent extensive clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions, ability to apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Heritage Lifecare
Leading care teams · Delivering high-quality care · Promoting resident wellbeing
Experience as a Registered Nurse; current NZ practicing certificate; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ryman Healthcare
Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights
Arvida · 1001-5000 employees
A developer and operator of retirement communities providing independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders.
Leading clinical excellence · Managing clinical risk · Overseeing clinical team
3+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate; 3+ years managing a clinical team; collaborative leadership, budget management, and excellent communication skills.
Arvida · 1001-5000 employees
A developer and operator of retirement communities providing independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders.
Leading clinical excellence · Managing clinical risk · Overseeing operations
3+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate; 3+ years managing a clinical team; leadership, budget management, and communication skills; on-call availability; relocation support available.
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Providing resident care
New Zealand work rights
Manaaki Ora Trust · 11-50 employees
A healthcare provider delivering enhanced support and well child services with a kaupapa Māori approach.
Leading clinical care · Providing expert oversight · Supporting whānau
Registered Nurse with Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora or child health experience willing to obtain, and Authorised Vaccinator Certification or willingness to obtain.
Summerset · 1001-5000 employees
A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.
Delivering meals · Aiding hygiene · Assisting activities
Experience in aged care or similar role; strong verbal communication; commitment to rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts; ability to work 4 days on, 2 days off.
Summerset Retirement Villages
Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering planned nursing care
Experience as a registered nurse; NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate
Summerset Retirement Villages
Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans
Experience in aged care or a similar role; availability for rotating morning, afternoon and night shifts; ability to work a 4 days on, 2 days off roster; availability for three weeks of onsite training
Summerset Retirement Villages
Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering planned nursing care
Experienced Registered Nurse; NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate
Summerset Retirement Villages
Managing residents’ needs · Developing care plans · Delivering nursing care
NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience as a Registered Nurse
Summerset Retirement Villages
Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting resident activities
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' experience in aged care or similar; Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent); commitment to rotational shifts and a 4-days-on, 2-days-off roster
Summerset Retirement Villages
Managing residents’ everyday needs · Creating long-term care plans · Guiding caregivers on shift
NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; previous nursing experience
Oceania
Coordinating daily care · Providing nursing assessments · Building resident relationships
Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; previous experience using clinical systems; ability to work rostered shifts including evenings
Radius Care
Providing personal care · Implementing individual care plans · Updating resident records
Visa-holders must have a current visa with open work rights
Oceania
Providing personal care · Supporting daily activities · Observing resident needs
1+ yrAt least 1 year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a similar role
Summerset · 1001-5000 employees
A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.
Managing resident care · Creating care plans · Leading care shifts
NZ nursing registration and current practicing certificate; previous nursing experience, aged care advantageous; ability to lead, remain calm under pressure, and build rapport with diverse people.
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Providing personal care
New Zealand work rights
Ryman Healthcare
Providing engaging activities · Following individual care plans · Building resident relationships
Dementia care experience; relevant unit standards or equivalent, or willingness to complete them within 18 months; New Zealand work rights
Summerset Retirement Villages
Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care
NZ registration; current practising certificate; experience as a registered nurse
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
Assessing child development · Conducting home visits · Supporting whānau wellbeing
Registered Nurse; hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate; full clean NZ Drivers Licence; Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora or commitment to complete it
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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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.
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.
Right now, most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (36). Open a region to see its 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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