Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health NZ is responsible for delivering, funding and improving services and outcomes across the health system.

Careers at Health New Zealand

We are the largest employer in New Zealand, providing universal healthcare to 5 million people living throughout the country. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in New Zealand.

Why join us at Health New Zealand?

We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, contribute and grow. Joining us means being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Here, your skills and passion are valued, and your work truly makes a difference.

Make a real impact

Help deliver equitable, accessible care that improves health outcomes for people and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Work with the best

Join collaborative teams of dedicated kaimahi (staff) using world-class models of care, focused on equity and continuous improvement.

Grow your career

Access development and leadership pathways across 80+ locations across the motu (country), from urban hospitals to rural services.

ind a fresh take on balance

Enjoy flexible work, generous leave and a culture that values your life outside of mahi (work) — whether you're in the city or by the coast.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ leads the day-to-day running of publicly funded health care, with our trusted and skilled workforce providing high-quality health services to New Zealanders. We need talented people to join us to help build a future health system that will perform better for all of us.

Considering a move to New Zealand?

We offer dedicated support for international candidates throughout the recruitment, immigration, and relocation process – helping you transition smoothly into life and work with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

Our Health Immigration Service team provide free support to help streamline the candidate journey to their new role and home in New Zealand.

Our team of licensed immigration advisers provide advice on the immigration and visa processes for NZ to healthcare employees and potential employees of Health NZ.

Our licensed immigration advisers work closely with Immigration New Zealand to make sure we stay informed of any important updates and that we meet our obligations as an Accredited Employer to provide guidance to both candidates and our recruitment teams.

By offering national consistency and dedicated support, we aim to make the visa process as seamless as possible. We also make sure Green List healthcare roles are prioritised for processing with Immigration New Zealand for complete applications.

I think New Zealand | Aotearoa is an amazing place with great people and I wouldn't live anywhere else. It's beautiful, it's safe and I can send my children to school without any fear.

Alicia

Critical Care Nurse

What you need to work here

Acquiring the right to work in New Zealand

Many clinical frontline professions are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List. This means you are eligible for either a temporary Work Visa or a Straight to Residence Visa. With the Straight to Residence Visa, you can even apply for and be granted New Zealand residency before you arrive, provided you have NZ clinical registration and an acceptable offer of employment from an accredited employer, like us!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand. We are therefore able to employ migrants via the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or the Straight to Residence Visa (STR). Once you become part of the Health New Zealand team, we’ll support you with settling into New Zealand and your new role.