Health New Zealand is committed to supporting nurses through postgraduate funding. This initiative helps nurses advance their careers while strengthening the healthcare system by ensuring that nurses are well-prepared to manage complex patient care.
Nurses can apply via their local district to study papers that build towards a postgraduate qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate (60 pts), Postgraduate Diploma (120 pts) or Master's degree (180 and 240 pts).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Registration: Must be a registered nurse under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
- Annual Practising Certificate: Hold a current annual practising certificate without restrictions.
- Employment: Currently employed by Health New Zealand or by a health service funded by Health New Zealand.
- Residency: Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- Employer Support: Evidence of support from the current employer to meet training requirements.
- Education Provider Criteria: Meet the entry criteria required by the education provider.
Further detail by district is provided below.