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.

  • Nursing16 days ago

    Nurse Director - Medicine and OPR

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

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading nursing workforce · Shaping service delivery · Improving patient experiences

    Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate, relevant postgraduate qualification, significant senior leadership in acute medical care, internal medicine or community nursing, and demonstrated success in service improvement and workforce development.

  • Nursing16 days ago

    Health Care Assistant

    Wise Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A mental health and addiction service empowering individuals to live full lives in their communities.

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $30.57 an hourOnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Providing dementia care · Supporting residents · Covering leave

    Current full driver's licence; first aid certificate or willingness to obtain; flexibility for varying shifts; willingness to work towards NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent.

  • Nursing16 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering personal care · Building resident relationships · Maintaining a safe environment

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

  • Nursing16 days ago

    Caregiver

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    Proven NZ experience in aged care; Health & Wellbeing qualification (Level 3 or 4); New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing16 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

    Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Providing resident care

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Temporary

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

    Experienced Registered Nurse; NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate

  • Nursing17 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Assessing residents · Developing care plans · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Quay Park Specialist Day Hospital

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Contract

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; dementia care experience supported by a Level 4 dementia care qualification; availability for rotating shifts and a 4-on, 2-off roster

    Generous leave
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Caregiver - Coverpool

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Internship

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Memory Care

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating long-term care plans · Delivering planned nursing care

    NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience working within dementia care; Level 4 dementia care qualification

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Caregiver - Part Time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Providing personal care · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Caregiver

    Heritage Lifecare

    Kapiti
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Ensuring resident wellbeing · Following safety procedures

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

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Lead

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Providing clinical guidance · Supporting care team operations · Consulting residents and advocates

    Registered Nurse; current NZNC practising certificate; PDRP level 2–4; clinical environment experience; aged care experience in New Zealand; InterRAI trained; Syringe Driver competency

    Generous leave
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Caregiver - Dementia

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Overseeing resident activities · Following individual care plans · Engaging residents and families

    Dementia care experience; New Zealand work rights; relevant unit standards or equivalent qualification, or willingness to complete them within 18 months

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing18 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Providing personal care · Assisting daily activities · Performing housekeeping duties

    Previous experience in healthcare, aged care, disability support, home care or a similar environment; right to work in New Zealand without employer sponsorship; availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Regional Clinical Lead

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

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

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

    Generous leave
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Caregiver - Full time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing personal care · Reporting resident changes · Documenting care provided

    3+ yrsLevel 3 Health and Wellbeing certificate or equivalent plus 3 years relevant experience; or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate or equivalent

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Administering systemic treatments · Providing evidence-based nursing care · Assisting with clinical trials

    5+ yrsNursing Council of New Zealand registration; current Annual Practising Certificate; at least 5 years’ experience in medical or surgical inpatient care, palliative care or other high-acuity/high-dependency nursing; competency in systemic anti-cancer and supportive therapy administration

    Generous leave
  • Nursing18 days ago
    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Delivering clinical health assessments · Maintaining accurate documentation · Managing equipment and systems

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practising Certificate; minimum 5 years’ occupational health nursing experience; knowledge of Privacy, H&S and health information legislation; valid NZ driver licence

    Study support
  • Nursing18 days ago
    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Full time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Providing resident care

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
    Temporary

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

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

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Napier-Hastings
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Developing resident relationships · Supporting colleagues

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Registered Nurse - The Doctors Tui

    The Doctors Medical Centres

    Northland
    Full time

    Providing advanced care · Improving community health · Collaborating with colleagues

    competence in primary or secondary care nursing; experience as a primary health or emergency care nurse; New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work permit

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Fixed Term

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Managing residents' needs · Creating care plans · Making clinical decisions

    Experienced Registered Nurse; NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate

    Generous leave
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Practice Nurse – online part time

    Tend · 51-200 employees

    A healthcare provider transforming primary care in New Zealand by blending technology with human connection.

    Auckland
    RemotePart timeEntry level

    Providing telehealth consultations · Assessing patient needs · Issuing medical certificates

    2+ yrsMust currently work in a GP clinic in New Zealand and continue to do so; 2-3 years nursing experience; part-time hours; registered nurse.

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Managing resident care · Creating clinical care plans · Delivering planned nursing care

    New Zealand registration; current practising certificate; experience as a registered nurse

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.

See the Healthcare Assistant CV example
Nursing jobs in New Zealand: 251 open roles | SmartCVs