A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Mid Year 2023 intake
Milestone | Date |
ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 5 April |
ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 2 May |
ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 3 May - Friday, 12 May |
Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 15 May - Friday 23 June |
Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 26 June |
ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 26 June - Friday, 30 June |
ACE match outcome notified | Wednesday, 19 July |
ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 20 July |
End of Year 2023 intake
Milestone | Date |
ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 9 August |
ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 5 September |
ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 6 September - Friday, 15 September |
Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 18 September - Friday, 27 October |
Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 30 October |
ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 30 October - Friday, 3 November |
ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 22 November |
ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 23 November |