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Kate Nattrass and Kate Armstrong are excited to have the opportunity to meet with you informally, to discuss the recruitment process and answer your questions about making your move to New Zealand. See our testimonials below written by some of our amazing nurses who have come to New Zealand, either on their own or with their partners or families.  We look forward to making your NZ dream come true!

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Jobs in New Zealand for you!

We have jobs now and later for when you are ready to come.
Tonix 2336

Registered Nurse

All Specialties
  • New Zealand Wide

We have multiple roles available for Registered Nurses within all specialist areas across New Zealand. Whether it’s a fast paced Level 3 environment you are looking for, or a placement within a district Level 1 unit, so long as nursing is your passion, and you are keen of a new opportunity, then we will have an opportunity for you.

Tonix 2306

Registered Nurse

PICU and NICU
  • Auckland

We have exciting opportunities for PICU and NICU Registered Nurses within Paediatric Wards and NICUs based in Auckland, the home of our largest paediatric hospital..

Tonix 2305

Registered Nurse

RNAA / Anaesthetics
  • Auckland

We have exciting opportunities for RNAA’s within perioperative services working in public or private hospitals based in Auckland.

The Job

Registered Nurse

All Specialties
  • New Zealand Wide

New Zealand Nursing Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior experience in an nursing environment related to your preferred speciality is required.

We’re looking for positive, enthusiastic and proactive people with the ability to instil confidence in patients and colleagues. Awareness and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.

Explore location options using the button to the right

  • Tonix RefTonix 2336
  • Role typeRegistered Nurse
  • StyleHospital
  • SiteNew Zealand wide
  • SpecialityAll specialties

  • Emailenquiries@tonix.co.nz
Register Interest
The Location

Northland

Te Tai Tokerau

Beautiful, unique, isolated and warm... yes, yes, yes and yes!

Beautiful landscapes with rich history

Whangarei largest town with 55,000 people

Rolling hills, farmland forests & coastal settlements

Smaller hospitals and clinics

Warmer year round being north

Higher % of Maori than NZ average

Domestic airport

The Location

Auckland

Tamaki Makaurau

Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours

Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million

Mostly flat to undulating

Situated around harbours, and between coasts

Several large public and private hospitals

Warm humid climate

Large university and medical school

Diverse cultures

International airport

The Location

Bay of Plenty

Te Moana a Toi

Discover the beauty of the Bay of Plenty, right here on your doorstep

Lifestyle, outdoors and more coastal

Largest city Tauranga 160,000 people

Rural backdrop to coastal locations

Three hospitals (one a regional base)

Milder climate compared to lots of NZ

Domestic airports

The Location

Waikato

The heart of farming and agriculture

The mighty Waikato known for relaxed life close to Auckland, the coasts and the mountains

2hrs from Auckland, closer to mountains

Hamilton largest 180,000 people

Rolling lush rural landscape

Large hospital and small clinics

Large Maori population

University in Hamilton

Domestic airport

The Location

Mid Central

Middle North Island....

A large region with small towns and farming communities

Rural, farming country in the middle

Palmerston North 80,000 people

Not far from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay

Large university in Palmerston North

Smaller hospitals

The Location

Taranaki

Coastal and rural, with a rich history

Taranaki is a rural region, known for its iconic maunga (mountain), that's visible from every angle

On the East Coast of North Island

New Plymouth 30,000 people

Known for its surf and rugged coast

Smaller regional hospitals and clinics

Domestic airports

The Location

Hawke’s Bay

Te Matau-a-Māui

Experience the lifestyle Hawkes Bay has to offer

Fertile, rural, relaxed living around small towns

Napier largest town 30,000 people

Live rural with easy access to coast

Smaller regional hospitals and clinics

Mild climate

Mixed diverse cultures

Domestic airports

The Location

Wellington

Te Whanganui a Tara, our Capital City

Wellington has so much to offer, and options galore to live, work and play

Our capital city right in the middle of NZ

Wellington area approx 400,000 people

Around harbour & port at bottom of North Island

Two large hospitals & other private clinics

Large university / training institutions

Diverse mix of international cultures

International airport

Very good metro system to get around

The Location

Nelson Marlborough

Whakatū and Tauihu

With warm sunny climate, and being close to the coasts, the region is popular with those that enjoy the outdoors

Popular region to live, bring up family and retire

Nelson city 60,000, Blenheim 30,000

Rural and coastal mix of locations

Smaller hospitals

Known for its sunshine hours

Domestic smaller airports

Easy to get around in all towns

The Location

West Coast

Te Tai Poutini

If you're looking for isolation, sheer rugged beautiful scenery and small communities, Here it is!

Unspoilt beauty, & remote, how the locals like it!

20,000 people across 3 main towns

Close to the coast, with the alps just behind.

Small hospitals and clinics

Rains a lot, but gets the sun too

Small domestic airports

The Location

Canterbury

Waitaha

A wide range of options for living in the South, in and around Christchurch

Best of coastal, plains and mountains

Christchurch city 400,000 people

Flat, backed by port hills and plains to West

Easy access to Skifields and beaches

Large hospital / other private clinics & hospitals

Large university and medical school

International airport

The Location

Otago

Ōtākou

Discover the slower pace of life in the South, where it's smaller and easier to get around

Relaxed living the further south you go

Dunedin largest city 110,000 people

Large hospital and medical school

Colder region of New Zealand

Large university and med school

Diversity of culture less than North Island

Domestic airport

The Job

Registered Nurse

PICU and NICU
  • Auckland

You will be required to have New Zealand Nursing Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior experience in an acute paediatric nursing environment.

We’re looking for positive, enthusiastic and proactive people with the ability to instil confidence in patients, families and colleagues. Awareness and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.

  • Tonix RefTonix 2306
  • Role typeRegistered Nurse
  • StylePublic Hospital
  • SiteAuckland
  • SpecialityPICU/NICU

  • Emailenquiries@tonix.co.nz
Register Interest
The Location

Auckland

Tamaki Makaurau

Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours

Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million

Mostly flat to undulating

Situated around harbours, and between coasts

Several large public and private hospitals

Warm humid climate

Large university and medical school

Diverse cultures

International airport

The Job

Registered Nurse

RNAA / Anaesthetics
  • Auckland

You will be required to have New Zealand Nursing Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior experience working in either elective or acute theatres.

We’re looking for positive, safe and proactive nurses with the ability to instil confidence with their patients and the theatre team. Awareness and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.

  • Tonix RefTonix 2305
  • Role typeRegistered Nurse
  • StylePrivate / Public
  • SiteAuckland
  • SpecialityPerioperative

  • Emailenquiries@tonix.co.nz
Register Interest
The Location

Auckland

Tamaki Makaurau

Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours

Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million

Mostly flat to undulating

Situated around harbours, and between coasts

Several large public and private hospitals

Warm humid climate

Large university and medical school

Diverse cultures

International airport

Some of our many happy clients...

Read the experiences from some of our wonderful RNs who have made the move to NZ from Singapore….

We’re lucky to call NZ home!

Grace and Friends

Grace, Jennifer, Holly, Rachel and Angela all enjoy the open spaces of NZ thanks to support from the Tonix team.

I am very grateful and thankful beyond words!

Michelle

One of the qualities Tonix has that really amazed me is they ensured all my needs were catered to and Kate continually checked in on me.

“It was their genuine interest in my success and well-being…”

Grace

I am writing this testimony to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Tonix NZ. It was such a pleasure to work with Kate A, with her outstanding dedication and professionalism, in helping me relocate from Singapore to New Zealand.

“Kate was nothing short of amazing…”

Dani

I was introduced to Tonix Health Recruitment at the early stages of my emigration to NZ. Throughout the journey, Kate A, who was my agent, was nothing short of amazing. She was there every step of the way guiding me through the processes, which were tedious at times.  

“Living the Kiwi Dream in Aotearoa!”

Two amazing nurses

We got another amazing Tonix testimonial from two Obstetric Nurses placed at Invercargill Hospital in June of this year. It makes us so happy to see feedback like this!
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What will you find in Auckland

When coming from Singapore the first thing you will notice is the mix of cultures here. Hopefully this will make you feel at home and welcomed, and that you will find a community within the city.

There are people from many countries, that celebrate their culture, food, and religions freely in Auckland. Many of our candidates have found it their new ‘home’!

Compare locations, and the pace and space that's right for you!

New Zealand is a diverse country, albeit small in size! Use the slider to get a snapshot view of our locations, read more and find the place for you

New Zealand, Aotearoa, is the land of opportunity to discover work life balance and what it really means to live, work and play...
Northland

Beautiful, unique, isolated and warm... yes, yes, yes and yes!

Beautiful landscapes with rich history

Whangarei largest town with 55,000 people

Rolling hills, farmland forests & coastal settlements

Smaller hospitals and clinics

Warmer year round being north

Higher % of Maori than NZ average

Domestic airport

Auckland

Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours

Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million

Mostly flat to undulating

Situated around harbours, and between coasts

Several large public and private hospitals

Warm humid climate

Large university and medical school

Diverse cultures

International airport

Bay of Plenty

Discover the beauty of the Bay of Plenty, right here on your doorstep

Lifestyle, outdoors and more coastal

Largest city Tauranga 160,000 people

Rural backdrop to coastal locations

Three hospitals (one a regional base)

Milder climate compared to lots of NZ

Domestic airports

Waikato

The mighty Waikato known for relaxed life close to Auckland, the coasts and the mountains

2hrs from Auckland, closer to mountains

Hamilton largest 180,000 people

Rolling lush rural landscape

Large hospital and small clinics

Large Maori population

University in Hamilton

Domestic airport

Mid Central

A large region with small towns and farming communities

Rural, farming country in the middle

Palmerston North 80,000 people

Not far from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay

Large university in Palmerston North

Smaller hospitals

Taranaki

Taranaki is a rural region, known for its iconic maunga (mountain), that's visible from every angle

On the East Coast of North Island

New Plymouth 30,000 people

Known for its surf and rugged coast

Smaller regional hospitals and clinics

Domestic airports

Hawke’s Bay

Experience the lifestyle Hawkes Bay has to offer

Fertile, rural, relaxed living around small towns

Napier largest town 30,000 people

Live rural with easy access to coast

Smaller regional hospitals and clinics

Mild climate

Mixed diverse cultures

Domestic airports

Wellington

Wellington has so much to offer, and options galore to live, work and play

Our capital city right in the middle of NZ

Wellington area approx 400,000 people

Around harbour & port at bottom of North Island

Two large hospitals & other private clinics

Large university / training institutions

Diverse mix of international cultures

International airport

Very good metro system to get around

Nelson Marlborough

With warm sunny climate, and being close to the coasts, the region is popular with those that enjoy the outdoors

Popular region to live, bring up family and retire

Nelson city 60,000, Blenheim 30,000

Rural and coastal mix of locations

Smaller hospitals

Known for its sunshine hours

Domestic smaller airports

Easy to get around in all towns

West Coast

If you're looking for isolation, sheer rugged beautiful scenery and small communities, Here it is!

Unspoilt beauty, & remote, how the locals like it!

20,000 people across 3 main towns

Close to the coast, with the alps just behind.

Small hospitals and clinics

Rains a lot, but gets the sun too

Small domestic airports

Canterbury

A wide range of options for living in the South, in and around Christchurch

Best of coastal, plains and mountains

Christchurch city 400,000 people

Flat, backed by port hills and plains to West

Easy access to Skifields and beaches

Large hospital / other private clinics & hospitals

Large university and medical school

International airport

Otago

Discover the slower pace of life in the South, where it's smaller and easier to get around

Relaxed living the further south you go

Dunedin largest city 110,000 people

Large hospital and medical school

Colder region of New Zealand

Large university and med school

Diversity of culture less than North Island

Domestic airport

Southland

Are you really looking for the slower pace of life, with adventure on the doorstep

Yes its colder, but what opportunities exist!

Invercargill 50,000 people

Fishing, tramping, skiing all a short drive away

Smaller regional hospital

Domestic airport

Christchurch, Ōtautahi is a great place, located in our South Island

Christchurch and Canterbury are known plenty of space and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors

Discover more
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New Zealand voted Best for Work Life Balance

Aotearoa, New Zealand beat out 59 other countries to be crowned the best in the world for work-life balance, a concept that is seeing greater scrutiny post-pandemic with the introduction of hybrid work models and four-day weeks.

In a new study from the international employment and hiring company Remote, New Zealand ranked first in the top 10 nations for work-life, or life-work, balance: a term describing a healthy relationship between a career and personal life.

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Helping you get to New Zealand

We hope these FAQs answer some of your questions. If you have any others, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Yes, most of our clients are based overseas, however we do work with candidates looking for opportunities from within New Zealand

Please search for us on Instagram, Facebook and our Tonix Website and read the wonderful testimonials from our incredible candidates we have had the privilege to support with their journey to live and work in New Zealand.

Hoping you will be next to come to New Zealand to live, work and play!

www.trademe.co.nz is the most commonly used website to use however you have to be in New Zealand to open an account with them.  You can access it to start researching while overseas.

Once you have a signed job offer we will email you information on how to set up a NZ bank account and registered for a NZ IRD (tax) number.

Your references will be contacted once we are ready to present your CV to the hospitals. We will need to contact two senior members of your current team who you have reported to in the last two years.  We will initially contact your referees via an email but only once we have your written or verbal consent.

Word format is best.  Tonix is happy to review your CV and we can send you a template to assist you in updating your CV if needed.

Your CV should be no less than two pages and no more than four

This is dependent on many variables, i.e., your family situation, visa type and where you are locating to.  Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz for more information, specific to your situation.

You are eligible to receive four weeks paid annual leave per year, as per standard employment law, however some professions may receive more. NZ also has 12 national public holidays, plus one day of leave to celebrate regionally per year.

Your employer will assist you in arranging this as part of your employment agreement.

The majority of our candidates work in the larger North Island cities.  This is dictated to by NZ Immigration law where our off shore candidates are only able to fill positions that cannot be filled by NZ citizens.  The majority of our population lives in the upper part of the North Island however we take into account your professional experience, budget, family, friends living in NZ along with your lifestyle preferences.

 

Interviews are arranged at a time that best suits you and the employer through a variety of methods including WhatsApp, Teams, Zoom and FaceTime.
Due to international time zones, and NZ business hours, your interview is likely to take place either early morning or later in the evening.

We are sorry but we are unable to support your recruitment into a hospital you have contacted directly in the past six months.
We prefer to work exclusively with you.  We will always keep you informed of where your cv is and what positions we have presented you to.

We will work hard to ensure we find you the best possible job and salary in a location that suits you.

Your partner will be required to apply for a visa, based on your visa, and certain conditions will apply. If your partner is a health professional, we can also assist with finding them employment.

Tonix is not licenced to give immigration advice, but we are happy to refer you to our licensed contacts, based in New Zealand, the UK and Singapore who will be able to support you through the process, as required.

The majority of our candidates do not require the added support of an Immigration Advisor.
The approximate cost of a basic visa and professional registration varies.

Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will provide you with more information.

 

To get your qualifications assessed email us on enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will be able to offer you advice.

Your qualifications, past experience and the role that we secure a job offer for, will determine your fortnightly paid salary in New Zealand.
For a specific estimate, email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will provide you with more information and support.

We are able to negotiate generous relocation assistance with the hospitals.
The agreed relocation amount will be reimbursed to you on commencement of your employment.

Yes. We can support your recruitment into either.
All critical care is managed through our Public Health System.
Our Private Hospitals provide elective surgeries, mostly Monday to Friday.
Shifts for both Public and Private hospitals vary from 8 – 10 hour days and a few are able to offer 12 hour shifts.

Yes.  Tonix travels to the U.K., Ireland and Singapore annually to meet with our candidates.
We have a Tonix Office based in London for 2023/2024.

Contact us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz to register your interest and we can make a time to meet

Yes.  Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz to arrange a time to talk.

It can take anything from 6 – 12 months depending on your personal circumstances and how prepared you are.  The sooner you start your NZ professional registration process the better, as this is your first priority.

Yes in most main centres there is public transport networks of trains, buses and ferries.
You will notice that with a smaller population they are not as frequent, and so you do need to plan your days a bit more!

 

If you are working in the community then it is expected that you can have this to be able to do your job.

You can find out more about your current licence and how you can access a NZ licence here

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Keen to make a start and see what’s possible?

Talk to us now, we are happy to guide you in the right direction.