Why do UK nurses migrate to NZ?

The UK is one of the burgeoning preferences for Indian immigrant students and employees, especially nurses. But is there something we’re missing? Lately, we’ve seen a slight curve in the trend, where Indian nurses from the UK have been migrating to New Zealand. Wonder why? We’re here to tell you why!

For starters, the pay for nurses in New Zealand is almost double the income in the UK. No, we ain’t kidding! A nurse with seven years of experience is considered a step 5 nurse in the UK and is entitled to earn around 24,907 pounds (INR 24.5 lacs) in a year, whereas the same person can earn up to 80,000 NZ$ ( INR 41.5 lacs) in New Zealand.

There is more interesting news for you. Nurses with UK registration can obtain New Zealand registration too without a cap and all you need is a PIN to start off. Secondly, GNM nurses enrolled in the UK can easily get enrolled as a nurse in New Zealand without having to study another course.

For all good reasons, New Zealand is a great place for nurses as they’re seen and treated with more respect than anywhere else in the world. Many foreign nurses are living in New Zealand at present due to the abundance of opportunities and quality exposure to new practices in the field of medicine and nursing. Above all, New Zealand has a healthy work-life balance for its nurses. If you’re a nurse planning to settle down with your family soon, New Zealand is an amazing option to consider.

With a great demand for nurses who work with the elderly, New Zealand attracts a great influx of registered nurses specialised in aged care; according to the Nursing Council of New Zealand, the number of registered nurses grew from 55,000 in 2017 to 57,833 in 2019 (not to mention this includes 2,500 enrolled nurses). Another aspect of nursing jobs in the country is the flexible working schedule. As a nurse, you can choose between working as a full-time nurse, part-time or on-call, depending on the type of your employer.

Derrick Jones is here to help all those aspiring nurses or those who wish to migrate from the UK to New Zealand without much hassle. From getting your Visa ready within a few weeks to help you find an apartment and vehicle in New Zealand, we offer a holistic service that promises to reduce the burden of immigration on you. So, what are you waiting for you!? Make that call right away.