Timeframe for assessment
The Nursing Council is experiencing high volumes of applications from internationally qualified nurses. The length of time it takes to process these varies depending, for example, on whether a competence assessment or further documents are needed or whether all the requirements are met.
The current timeframe for assessment of your application is at least five months from the date that you first submit it to the Council.
This timing is separate from, and does not include, the time CGFNS takes to verify your documents.
Registration costs
Find out about registration costs here.
Enrolled nurses
The Council is developing a dedicated pathway to registration for enrolled nurses. Until that is in place, ENs follow the same process to get their documents verified and apply to be registered and then the Council will let you know what is needed next.
Employment
The Council has no role in the recruitment or employment of internationally qualified nurses.
Currently some nurses are experiencing difficulty obtaining employment in New Zealand post registration. You are advised to explore employment opportunities prior to applying for registration.
If you have confirmed employment as a nurse in New Zealand and that means a written offer from an employer, not a verbal offer, and are waiting for your registration to be processed, please email [email protected].
Check application
If you would like to check your application, log into MyIQN here.
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