A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Mid Year 2024 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 3 April |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 30 April |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 1 May - Friday, 10 May |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 13 May - Friday 21 June |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 24 June |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 24 June - Friday, 28 June |
| ACE match outcome notified | Wednesday, 17 July |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 18 July |
End of Year 2024 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 7 August |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 3 September |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 4 September - Friday, 13 September |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 16 September - Friday, 25 October |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 5pm Friday, 25 October |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 28 October - Friday, 1 November |
| ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 20 November |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 21 November |