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.

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing personal care · Maintaining 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

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Completing patient assessments · Administering medicines · Monitoring residents’ conditions

    1+ yrCurrent New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate; computer literacy with concise reporting skills; flexibility to work rostered shifts

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Refugee Nurse – Refugee Health Integration

    WellSouth Primary Health Network · 51-200 employees

    A primary health network focused on community wellbeing and supporting psychologists in primary care.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Providing nursing triage · Conducting assessments · Coordinating care

    3+ yrsCurrent APC with Nursing Council of New Zealand and rights to work as RN; 3-4 years primary healthcare experience; computer literate with MS Office; strong triage, assessment, and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing18 days ago

    Kaitiaki - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

    Supporting residents with meals · Assisting mobility therapy plans · Recording progress notes

    Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules

    Study support
  • Nursing19 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Managing serviced apartments · Coordinating team performance · Ensuring resident care

    Current Enrolled Nurse or Senior Caregiver Practicing Certificate

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing19 days ago

    Care Centre Manager

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeManages people

    Managing care operations · Leading nursing teams · Supporting clinical decisions

    Experience in a clinical environment; deep understanding of aged care and Te Whatu Ora standards; management experience; solid aged care experience in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Nursing19 days ago
    Napier-Hastings
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing19 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

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

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

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing residents’ everyday needs · Creating care plans and assessments · Delivering planned nursing care

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

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Caregiver

    Heritage Lifecare

    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Ensuring care standards · Creating a caring atmosphere

    NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification; at least six months' experience as a Caregiver or similar role; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Health Care Assistant - Johnsonville

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Wellington
    Internship

    Providing daily care support · Encouraging resident independence · Delivering individualised support

    Level 3 or higher Health and Wellbeing Certificate; experience in hospital-level care or aged care; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Regstered Nurse

    Heritage Lifecare

    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Full time

    Leading caregiver teams · Developing care plans · Conducting clinical assessments

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

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Huntleigh Home - Karori

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing quality care · Leading health care assistants · Supporting residents

    2+ yrsNZ Registered Nurse; current Annual Practising Certificate

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Caregiver - Fixed Term

    Ryman Healthcare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

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

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing20 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing20 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing22 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Writing nursing judgment prompts · Reviewing AI clinical reasoning · Writing bedside care guidance

    Active or recent nursing experience as an RN or nurse practitioner; clear written English

  • Nursing23 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Paeroa

    Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki · 201-1000 employees

    A kaupapa Māori health service providing culturally appropriate and whānau-centred care.

    Paeroa, Waikato
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Providing primary care · Building relationships · Managing workload

    Current APC, practice nursing experience, primary health/general practice or well child experience, MedTech Evolution desirable, cervical smear taker and authorised vaccinator (or willing to train), strong communication and organisational skills.

  • Nursing23 days ago

    Caregiver - Part time (Memory Care)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    4+ yrs4 years' experience as a Caregiver in an aged care facility; dementia care qualifications; Health and Wellbeing Level 3

  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

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

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing23 days ago
    Napier-Hastings
    Temporary

    Providing compassionate care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Study support
  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating clinical care · Overseeing care plans · Coaching nursing staff

    Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; interRAI trained; current First Aid and Syringe Driver training; working knowledge of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992

  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating daily care · Conducting nursing assessments · Guiding care staff

    Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; previous experience using clinical systems; ability to work rostered shifts including weekends and night shifts

  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating daily care · Providing nursing assessments · Making care decisions

    Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; previous experience using clinical systems; flexibility to work rostered shifts including weekends and evenings

  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating daily care · Conducting nursing assessments · Making resident care decisions

    Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate; previous experience using clinical systems; flexibility to work rostered shifts including weekends and evenings

  • Nursing23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    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; flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts

  • Nursing23 days ago

    Caregiver - Full time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Providing personal care assistance · Observing resident status changes · Documenting care provided

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

  • Nursing23 days ago

    Nurse (AI Training)

    DataAnnotation

    New Zealand
    Full time

    Writing nursing prompts · Reviewing AI outputs · Correcting clinical responses

    Active or recent nursing experience

  • Nursing23 days ago

    Registered Nurses

    Ember Korowai Takitini · 51-200 employees

    A healthcare organization providing services and support for people with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs.

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeTemporaryEntry level

    Providing nursing care · Supporting recovery · Collaborating with team

    Qualification in nursing with current registration and annual practicing certificate; experience in mental health; full NZ driver's license; valid work visa, residency, or citizenship; ability to work in a team and bicultural perspective.

    Generous leave

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