A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Mid Year 2022 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 6 April |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 3 May |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 4 May - Friday, 13 May |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 16 May - Friday 24 June |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 27 June |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 27 June - Friday, 1 July |
| ACE match outcome notified | Friday, 22 July |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Monday, 25 July |
End of Year 2022 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 10 August |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 6 September |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 7 September - Friday, 16 September |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 19 September - Friday, 28 October |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 31 October |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 31 October - Friday, 4 November |
| ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 16 November |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 17 November |