What you need for a New Zealand work visa depends on which one you choose. Some visas ask for a job offer from a licensed employer, while others need you to have the right skills, qualifications, and work experience.
As an employer, you need to follow these three steps:


Step 1: Verifying Documents with CGFNS
All nurses are required to provide documents proving their:

• Identity
• Current registrations held in the last 10 years
• Nursing qualification equivalent to NZ qualifications
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• 1,800 hours of post-registration nursing experience

You must verify and authenticate your documents with CGFNS before registering to the Council.


Step 2: Apply to Become Registered
After your documents are verified, you can apply to the Nursing Council and complete the following:

• All nurses must complete two free online courses introducing them to culturally safe nursing practice in New Zealand.
• All nurses must undergo a criminal history check.
• Some nurses will be required to undergo a competence assessment.

If you would like to know more about Nursing IN New Zealand process and the assessment criteria then please get in touch with our Licensed Immigration Adviser at VISABOX.