Work as a nurse in australia from new zealand
Make your move across the ditch with confidence. If you're a New Zealand registered nurse or midwife looking for new career opportunities, Australia offers competitive pay, flexible work options, excellent healthcare facilities and a lifestyle that's hard to beat.
Our team can help guide you through the process and connect you with nursing opportunities across Australia. Choose city life in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, beachside living on the Goldie or Sunny Coast, or work in regional and remote communities.
It's as easy as registering your details to get started and make the move.
CAN NZ NURSES WORK IN AUSTRALIA?
Yes, thanks to the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA), your NZ nursing qualifications are recognised in Australia.
That means a streamlined pathway to registration and employment – no extra hoops to jump through.
NZ citizens also get a Special Category Subclass 444 visa on arrival. No paperwork, no stress. Plus, you get access to Medicare, our publicly-funded healthcare system.
WHY NURSES LOVE WORKING WITH US
From premium pay to flexible shifts and the opportunity to travel, here’s why nurses choose us:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nurse salaries in Australia tend to be higher than in New Zealand – and vary according to how much experience you have, your area of specialisation and where you are located. Jobs in our larger cities and metro areas will tend to pay more than regional locations – but this is not always the case. Nursing agency pay rates are also very competitive and generally above award.
You need Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration to work as a nurse in Australia. Once your AHPRA registration is approved, you can begin applying for roles immediately. Processing timeframes vary depending on how quickly registration documents are submitted and assessed. Having all the required documentation can help minimise any delays.
One of the biggest advantages for New Zealand citizens is that there is generally no need to apply for a work visa before arriving in Australia.
New Zealand citizens can live and work in Australia indefinitely and are typically granted a Special Category Visa (Subclass 444) upon arrival. You will also have access to Medicare, Australia's public healthcare system.
We have roles for registered nurses (RN), midwives (RM) and assistants in nursing (AIN) on short‑term contracts or longer placements. This includes the following clinical specialties and care settings: general and medical nursing, aged care, critical care and emergency, mental health, theatre and perioperative, paediatrics/neonatal and maternity and women’s health.
Yes. Our sister brand, Alliance Rural & Remote Health, places experienced nurses and midwives in rural and remote locations across Australia. Opportunities are available for ED RNs, remote area nurses (RANs), registered midwives (RMs) and rural generalist RNs, with short-term contracts and longer placements available.
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE THE MOVE!
Register today and our friendly team will be in touch. We can also answer all your questions about moving and working here.