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.

  • Nursing24 days ago
    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    Full 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

  • Nursing24 days ago
    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    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

  • Nursing24 days ago

    Caregiver - Part Time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing24 days ago
    Whangarei, Northland
    Internship

    Completing patient assessments · Administering medicines · Monitoring residents

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

  • Nursing24 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Developing care plans · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago

    Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Theatres

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

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

    Whangarei, Northland
    $122.1k-$133.9k a yearOnsiteFull timePart timeMid levelManages people

    Providing clinical leadership · Supervising nursing team · Fostering evidence-based practice

    3+ yrsNew Zealand Registered Nurse with current APC, relevant Post Graduate Diploma, designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP, minimum 3 years experience in relevant specialty area.

  • Nursing25 days ago
    Napier-Hastings
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Whānau Āwhina Plunket

    Ngahere, West Coast
    Full time

    Assessing child development · Visiting whānau homes · Providing social support

    Registered Nurse; hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate; undergo a Ministry of Justice Check; hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence; commit to completing a 12-month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora

    Study support
  • Nursing25 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading and coaching teams · Assessing resident care · Conducting interRAI assessments

    Current APC; interRAI training or willingness to gain competency; extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Nursing Leader

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago
    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Lead

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Full time

    Providing clinical guidance · Supporting safe team operations · Consulting with residents

    Clinical environment experience; aged care sector experience and understanding; understanding of Te Whatu Ora standards; Registered Nurse; current NZNC practising certificate; PDRP achieved to level 2–4

    Generous leave
  • Nursing25 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Manager - Chalmers Home

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Full timeManages people

    Conducting resident assessments · Directing complex care · Monitoring care plans

    Experience as a Clinical Coordinator or Clinical Nurse Manager; experience managing teams; New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; postgraduate diploma or willingness to achieve one

  • Nursing25 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Karaka, Auckland
    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

  • Nursing25 days ago
    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Assessing residents and developing care plans · Administering treatment and support

    Current Annual Practicing Certificate; New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing25 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Summerset · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Aotea, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing care team · Overseeing staffing · Coordinating audits

    Current practicing certificate, strong knowledge of aged residential care industry including Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance, leadership and management experience, ability to manage staffing and budgeting.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing26 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Evaluating clinical content · Creating expert demonstrations · Ranking model responses

    2+ yrsActive RN license in good standing; ADN or BSN; 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or comparable care setting

  • Nursing26 days ago

    Clinical Services Manager

    Heritage Lifecare

    Clutha District, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Leading care teams · Delivering quality care · Building stakeholder relationships

    Registered Nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate; management and leadership experience; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Relocation support
  • Nursing26 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing serviced apartments · Coordinating team performance · Completing care documentation

    Current Enrolled Nurse or Senior Caregiver Practicing Certificate

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing26 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
  • Nursing26 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading and coaching teams · Assessing resident care · Conducting interRAI assessments

    Current APC; interRAI training or willingness to gain competency; extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Nursing Leader

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing26 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Authoring care scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model outputs

    2+ yrsActive RN or LCSW license, or CCM certification; 2+ years of case management experience in a hospital, payer, or community setting; experience in discharge planning, utilization review, or complex care coordination; clear written English; at least 10 hours per week

  • Nursing26 days ago

    Health Care Assistant - Coombrae Home - Feilding

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Internship

    Providing daily living support · Encouraging resident-led decision making · Delivering individualised support

    Level 2 or higher Health and Wellbeing Certificate; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Nursing26 days ago

    Associate Theatre Manager

    Southern Cross Healthcare

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting theatre operations · Developing future leaders · Driving quality initiatives

    3+ yrsNew Zealand Registered Nurse with a current APC; 3–5 years’ leadership experience in a perioperative setting

    Relocation support
  • Nursing27 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Temporary

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing27 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating daily care · Providing nursing assessments · Guiding care staff

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

  • Nursing27 days ago
    Paihia, Northland
    Full time

    Completing resident assessments · Administering medicines · Monitoring resident conditions

    1+ yrCurrent New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate; computer literacy; ability to work rostered shifts

  • Nursing27 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Providing personal care · Completing delegated tasks · Maintaining healthcare records

    Current visa with open work rights (for visa-holders)

  • Nursing27 days ago

    Caregiver - Part-Time (PM Shifts)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

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

  • Nursing27 days ago

    Caregiver - Part-Time (AM/PM)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; ability to work a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts; ability to work a 4 days on and 2 days off roster pattern

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