Why choose Care Direct?

Our team treats you as a person, not a number.
With over 10 years experience looking after Nurses we bring you practical expertise and understanding.
We have a wealth of local knowledge about hospitals, working in New Zealand, and the benefits of different regions within New Zealand.
We enjoy what we do and that translates into placing Nurses in the right positions.

How much will I earn?

As you will have discovered in your current job, salaries increase as your years of experience and areas of specialty develop. Once we know your level of experience, we can provide you with a clear picture of what to expect. We have recently undergone improvement in our salary structure with salaries increasing by 20% over a two-year period which is fantastic.

What are the registration requirements for nurses?

The NZ Nursing Council is the primary organization responsible for ensuring that all Nurses working in New Zealand have up-to-date knowledge and skills, and have completed a suitable level of training prior to working.

Registration takes between 6 weeks and 6 months dependent upon the country you obtained your primary degree or original Registered Nurse certification and the documentation you can provide. 

On the NZNC website, you will find registration forms which can be easily downloaded.  Once your application is submitted, the Council checks all the information presented to them.  This process can take several months as they contact your tertiary institution and referees to ensure all information is accurate.  Be sure to factor this process into your timing and ensure you have a couple of months to spare before beginning work.
http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/

Midwives

You will need to register separately through the Midwifery Council
http://www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz/

How do I apply to work for Care Direct?

You have made the first step by viewing our website. Next, we want to hear from you which can be done by emailing or phoning us.
We will initially want to know:

• Are you a Registered, Enrolled Nurse or Healthcare Assistant?
• The place you obtained your primary degree/diploma.
• When are you looking at coming across to New Zealand?
• How long are you intending on staying.
• Do you want to stay in once place or move around?  We have offices in Auckland and Wellington

Passport, Practice certificate, tax (IRD) number, bank account details, and two passport photos.
We will also need the following information from you:

• CV – this needs to be up to date and reflect your Nursing Career education, qualifications and work experience.
• Two Referees – we need the names of two Senior Nurses who you have worked in the past 6 months. We will be contact these people for references so please ensure they are aware we will be calling.
• Police Check - it is also a requirement that prior to commencing work with us you have a recent Police Check completed. This needs to be less than 3 months old. If you are arriving from another country, you will need to organize this from the country in which you have lived for the past two or longer years. All criminal convictions must be made known to us upon application of employment.

There is a variety of work available. We have contracts with public and private hospitals, primary health care facilities and residential care providers primarily in Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Auckland and Hawke's Bay. At times, we do employ staff in shifts in other locations.

What hours will I be working?

Shifts vary in length, usually 8 hour or 12 hour shifts. Most staff usually work a 40 hour week.