New Zealand is waiting and ready for you!
Recently voted the No 1 place in the world for work-life balance, Aotearoa, New Zealand has topped another global ratings chart.
Put simply, it means you have more time to play… access beaches, parks, gyms, clubs or shopping and enjoy the extra downtime.
Then there is the choice of a range of towns and cities in both islands with public hospitals, private hospitals and communities looking for health professionals.
Live...
We want you to live and experience life in New Zealand in ways that are positive and motivating for you...
That is the work life balance, where you become part of a community, engage in activities of interest and fully embrace the New Zealand way of doing life!
Work...
We want you to have a positive experience working in NZ, where you can contribute to, and feel part of a team
This might be in a smaller clinic or hospital, or you might thrive in a faster paced large healthcare facility.
Finding a role that fits your skills and your desire to grow and learn is our focus.
Play...
Relaxing should be easier in New Zealand and we hope you discover ways to chill and play, your way!
Our great outdoors are on your doorstep, but so are clubs and groups of all types of interest in most towns.
We hope that where you land is a place for embracing all of what ‘playing’ means to you!
And Stay?
New Zealand is open to welcoming qualified health professionals planning to make a new life here in Aotearoa, New Zealand
When the timing is right for you, we’d love to see you stay and make the most of our great mōtu, country.
Experience Aotearoa today...
Escape the rat race, and live at a relaxing pace
Plenty of space
New Zealand is known for not having queues, for having room to relax and enjoy space to yourself. This photo 5km from the centre of Christchurch is a great exampleRelaxed pace
Compared to the rest of the world, we are not in a rush and the further inland or south you go, the better it gets. You're never far from the coast, country or hillsCulture to embrace
New Zealand is on a great journey discovering and recognising it's bi cultural identity. We celebrate the ever increasing influence and diversity that other cultures bring to our mōtu, countryPlenty of places to live
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 that's right for you
Aotearoa New Zealand, is the land of opportunity to discover work life balance and what it really means to live, work and play...We can help you find an opportunity?
New Zealand needs health professionals across the motu (country)...
Our Tonix team have found jobs for medical professionals for 20 plus years, and in 2023 there is no greater time for health workers to come and be a part of our team (whanau).
Serious about looking to come?
Start by having a look at some of our jobs, then give us a call, or email. We're happy to have a korero (conversation) and start a plan
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
- New Zealand Wide
We have multiple roles available for Registered Nurses working in post-natal care across New Zealand. If obstetric nursing is your passion, then we will have an opportunity for you.
Anaesthetic Tech
Technicians / OPP's
- New Zealand Wide
We have roles available for Anaesthetic Technicians / ODP’s across New Zealand. Whether it’s a private or public hospital setting you enjoy working in, then we will have an opportunity for you.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
- New Zealand Wide
We have multiple roles available for Registered Nurses within Emergency Departments 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 emergency nursing is your passion, then we will have an opportunity for you.
Registered Nurse
Obstetrics
- New Zealand Wide
New Zealand Nursing Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior recent post-graduate experience 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.
- Tonix RefTonix 2308
- Role typeRegistered Nurse
- StylePublic Hospital
- SiteNew Zealand Wide
- SpecialityObstetrics
- Emailk.armstrong@tonix.co.nz
Anaesthetic Tech
Technicians / OPP's
- New Zealand Wide
New Zealand Medical Science Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior recent post-graduate experience 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.
- Tonix RefTonix 2303
- Role typeTechnician/ODP
- StylePrivate / Public
- SiteNew Zealand Wide
- HoursPart/Full time
- SpecialityAnaesthetics
- Emailenquiries@tonix.co.nz
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
- New Zealand Wide
New Zealand Nursing Council registration – or eligibility to apply – and prior experience in an acute care nursing environment (ideally Emergency) 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 2304
- Role typeRegistered Nurse
- StyleEmergency Department
- SiteNew Zealand wide
- SpecialityED
- Emailenquiries@tonix.co.nz
Got some questions that need answers?
See if we have the answer here for you. It might change your mind, make it all seem a step closer. All else fails give us a call or email 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
Links for you
Some great sites to get more intel on Aotearoa, New Zealand and what it has to offer
Weather in Aotearoa
Metservice website for full weather forecasts
Our reliable source of all predications and trends when it comes to weather
Cost of Living In New Zealand
Cost of Living Calculator
A helpful tool for those who like working this sort of stuff out online
Addiction practice in New Zealand
Addiction Practice website
Fostering excellence in addiction practice.
Anaesthetic Technicians and ODP’s
Medical Sciences Council
Registering and working as an anaesthetic tech / ODP
Nursing Council
New Zealand
Nursing Council | New Zealand
Information specific to working as a nurse in New Zealand
Occupational Therapy in NZ
Occupational Therapy Board of NZ
Registration and Practice for OT's in NZ
Working in Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Board of NZ
Information about registering and working in NZ
Work as a Psychologist
Psychologists Board
Registering as a psychologist in NZ
Work as a Radiation Technologist
Radiation Technologists Board
Working and registering as a radiation technologist
Working as a Social worker
NZ Social Worker Registration Board
How to work as a Social Worker here in Aotearoa
Working as a counsellor in NZ
New Zealand Association of Counsellors
A good place to start with info about counselling practice in NZ
Working as a Physio in NZ
Physiotherapy board of NZ
Information about working, and registration in Aotearoa
Midwifery in New Zealand
New Zealand Midwifery Board
All you need to know about working as a midwife in NZ
Bringing animals into New Zealand
Ministry of Primary Industries
A guide to managing animals when coming to live in New Zealand
Education in New Zealand
Education in New Zealand
For parents and whānau (family). Practical information about education for parents and carers
Guide for International Nurses
Nursing Council NZ
A useful guide for internationally qualified nurses coming to NZ
NZ Qualifications Authority
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Our main organisation that manages training and qualification requirements
New Zealand Government
New Zealand Government
Our main official Government website
3 News
Newshub
Newshub for all the latest news
Along with TVNZ this is one of our main news sources
Living here in
New Zealand
NZ Immigration Help
All the inside info for living here
Tips for settling in to living here
NZ Immigration Help
A great site with ideas for settling into NZ
Introduction to Maori language
New Zealand.com site
Some basic te reo Maori for getting started
Buying a car in New Zealand
New Zealand.com site
Where to start looking at buying a car in New Zealand
Banking, Phones, Tax and more
New Zealand.com site
Some helpful information for getting things set up
Driving in
New Zealand
New Zealand.com | Driving in NZ
This is part of 100% New Zealand site that offers a lot of useful links and introductory information
Stuff
NZ News
NZ's leading news site
You'll find most of the latest news here
The Press
Christchurch
Christchurch News on line
This is one of the most up to date and informative site carrying all the latest news from the motu [country], and around the world.
Live and Work in NZ
Living and Working in NZ
New Zealand Immigration information for Living and Working in Aotearoa
Keen to make a start and see what’s possible?
Talk to us now, we are happy to guide you in the right direction.