Official
Internationally qualified nurses (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Why it helps: The official start page for nurses trained outside New Zealand.
nursingcouncil.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
New Zealand: official links for nurses
Registration, exams, visas, settling in, housing, work rights, family, money and help in New Zealand. Government and regulator sites first.
22 links
Registration and licensing 4
- Official
Registration costs (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Why it helps: What you pay to apply and register.
nursingcouncil.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
English language competence guidance (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Why it helps: The English tests and scores the Council accepts.
nursingcouncil.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Keeping your practising certificate (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Why it helps: The hours and learning you need to stay registered.
nursingcouncil.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Exams and scheduling 3
- Official
Competence assessment process (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Why it helps: The assessment steps you may need before registration.
nursingcouncil.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official exam provider
Book an IELTS test (opens in a new tab)
IELTS (official test owners)
Why it helps: Find a test date and a centre near you on the official IELTS site.
ielts.orgChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official exam provider
Book an OET test (opens in a new tab)
OET (official test owner)
Why it helps: Book the healthcare English test that many nursing regulators accept.
oet.comChecked 31 Oct 2026
Visas and immigration 3
- Official
Straight to Residence visa (opens in a new tab)
Immigration New Zealand
Why it helps: Registered nurses on the Green List can apply for residence straight away.
immigration.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Accredited Employer Work Visa (opens in a new tab)
Immigration New Zealand
Why it helps: The main work visa for a job with an accredited employer.
immigration.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Partner of a Worker work visa (opens in a new tab)
Immigration New Zealand
Why it helps: How your partner can come and work in New Zealand.
immigration.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Arriving and settling 1
- Official
IRD numbers (opens in a new tab)
Inland Revenue
Why it helps: You need an IRD number for tax on your pay.
ird.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Housing 2
- Official
Tenancy Services (opens in a new tab)
Tenancy Services (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
Why it helps: Official advice for tenants on rent, repairs and problems.
tenancy.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Rental bonds (opens in a new tab)
Tenancy Services
Why it helps: Your bond must be lodged with the government. Learn how to get it back.
tenancy.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Work rights and safety 5
- Official
Migrant exploitation (opens in a new tab)
Employment New Zealand
Why it helps: How to report an employer who exploits you. Your visa is protected.
employment.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Annual holidays (opens in a new tab)
Employment New Zealand
Why it helps: Your right to paid holidays.
employment.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Hours of work (opens in a new tab)
Employment New Zealand
Why it helps: The rules on working hours and breaks.
employment.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Nursing body or union
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (opens in a new tab)
NZNO (union)
Why it helps: The nurses' union and professional body.
nzno.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - International organisation
WHO Global Code on recruiting health workers (opens in a new tab)
World Health Organization
Why it helps: The world rules for fair, ethical recruitment of nurses. Use it if an agency asks you for fees.
who.intChecked 31 Oct 2026
Family 1
- Official
Information for parents and caregivers (opens in a new tab)
Ministry of Education
Why it helps: How early learning and schools work, and how to enrol.
education.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Money 2
- Official
Consumers price index (opens in a new tab)
Stats NZ
Why it helps: Official data on price rises.
stats.govt.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Sorted: free money guide (opens in a new tab)
Sorted (Retirement Commission)
Why it helps: Free tools for budgets, debt and savings.
sorted.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
Help and emergencies 1
- Official
Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (opens in a new tab)
1737 (national mental health line)
Why it helps: Free support from a trained counsellor, any time. If someone is in danger, call 111.
1737.org.nzChecked 31 Oct 2026
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