Eligibility Criteria for ACE Nursing

You must meet the eligibility requirements in the application form. These are, you:

1. are a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent resident (or hold a returning resident visa) or Australian citizen.
2. are in the final year of studying towards or have already completed a pre-registration nursing qualification approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) leading to registration as a registered nurse.
3. studied your qualification in New Zealand at a New Zealand tertiary institution.
4. are about to sit or have already passed the RN State Final. 
5. have never worked as a New Zealand RN or have worked for fewer than 3 months continuously as a New Zealand RN at the date the application closes. The ACE Centre may vary this requirement at its discretion.

You may apply via ACE-RN up to four times in total, in a two year period from the time of your first application to ACE-RN. 

If you do not meet the ACE eligibility criteria we suggest you apply directly to employers. 

Check the Job Serch page on the Kiwi Health Jobs and the Health New Zealand careers webpage as well as other employer webpages.

For further information about Permanent Resident Visas please click here. 

New Zealand Immigration Visas

Permanent Resident Visa - Eligible

Returning Resident Visa - Eligible

Resident Visa - NOT Eligible