New Zealand offers a stable, rewarding work environment for internationally trained nurses with clear pathways to permanent residency and opportunities to transition to Australian healthcare roles.
Processing Timeline:
Estimated 5–6 months depending on documentation and exam completion.
Salary & Compensation:
Minimum Salary: 80,000 NZD per year (Approx. INR 44 Lakhs
annually)
G.N.M. / B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of full-time clinical experience
IELTS: 7 in S/R/L & 6.5 in W OR OET: B in R/S/L & C+ in W
Home state nursing license, CGFNS, IQN clearance
BLS, ACLS recommended
Generally accepted between 22–50 years
80,000 NZD+ (varies by employer)
Work permit (2 years, extendable)
Dependents allowed in most visa categories
Temporary accommodation support
Coverage provided by employers
Eligibility for PR after 1 year in many cases
No — New Zealand follows IQN and CGFNS assessment routes instead of NCLEX.
Approximately 5–6 months depending on credential verification and visa processing.
Yes — after obtaining NZ registration, many nurses can transition to Australia without additional exams.