Nursing

Internationally Qualified Nurses who need to complete a Competence Assessment Programme to work in NZ can apply for funding to reduce the costs.

Find out about what we're doing to increase our nursing workforce to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.

This page includes information for new graduate programmes including NETP, NESP and ENSIP

Employees covered by the nursing pay equity claim voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed nursing pay equity settlement.

We work with the DoN Group and facilitate collaboration at a national level; to support and enable effective Nursing workforce development.

Government funding has been set aside to reduce pay gaps within the New Zealand health sector.

A nurse preceptor is an experienced and competent nurse who guides a student, graduate nurse or new staff member.

Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) postgraduate funding for registered nurses

Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) is a nationally clinically focused competency-based programme for nurses.

Aimed at increasing the number choosing nursing by showcasing the diversity and rewards of a nursing career

A full review of the Return to Nursing Workforce Support Fund will be completed by December 2024