Healthcare Assistant
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
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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.
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
Oceania
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
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Radius Care
Completing patient assessments · Administering medicines · Monitoring residents
1+ yrCurrent New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate; computer literacy; flexibility to work rostered shifts
Ryman Healthcare
Providing nursing care · Developing care plans · Administering treatment
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights
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.
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.
Ryman Healthcare
Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Administering treatment
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
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
Ryman Healthcare
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
Ryman Healthcare
Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights
Summerset Retirement Villages
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
Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works
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
Summerset Retirement Villages
Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans
Experience in aged care or a similar role; availability for varied shifts, sometimes at short notice
Ryman Healthcare
Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights
Ryman Healthcare
Providing resident care · Assessing residents and developing care plans · Administering treatment and support
Current Annual Practicing Certificate; New Zealand work rights
Summerset · 1001-5000 employees
A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.
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.
AfterQuery
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
Heritage Lifecare
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
Ryman Healthcare
Managing serviced apartments · Coordinating team performance · Completing care documentation
Current Enrolled Nurse or Senior Caregiver Practicing Certificate
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Providing resident care
New Zealand work rights
Ryman Healthcare
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
AfterQuery
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
Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works
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
Southern Cross Healthcare
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
Ryman Healthcare
Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Oceania
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
Radius Care
Completing resident assessments · Administering medicines · Monitoring resident conditions
1+ yrCurrent New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate; computer literacy; ability to work rostered shifts
Radius Care
Providing personal care · Completing delegated tasks · Maintaining healthcare records
Current visa with open work rights (for visa-holders)
Summerset Retirement Villages
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
Summerset Retirement Villages
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
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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