New Zealand is known with migrants because it is close to Australia. Nurses are currently in demand nowadays in New Zealand. A lot of career opportunities with permanent and temporary work are available and nursing visa applications receive priority processing.

Immigration New Zealand is responsible for managing all visa applications. Permanent residency may be granted given that the applicant will apply the Skilled Migrant Category or sometimes called Skilled Migration Visa. It is a point – based visa that gives nurses additional points since there is a serious shortage of hospital staffs in the said country. This way the new Zealand Government can monitor and make a list of all Registered Nurses on their so called “ Long Terms skills shortage list.”

Applicant can also get a temporary visa since most employers offers it which has a validity of 5 years. This is usually processed as a priority application and can be obtained very fast. New Zealand offers an excellent opportunities for nurses to live and work in their country at a very low cost.

Working Holiday Visa is also given which will give the applicant a maximum of 12 months to work as a nurse with any employer that they want.

The applicants should qualify with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and must have an job permit with the New Zealand Nursing Council. Applicants should be proficient in English so that they can get their occupational permit.

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