Frequently Asked Questions

ACCENT Health Recruitment travels to the U.K., the USA, the Netherlands and Singapore annually to meet with potential recruits. Follow our Facebook page or contact us to sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date.

This is dependent on occupation and country of origin. Email us with these details and we will send you the appropriate info pack.

Dependent on occupation and experience, however average salary sits well above New Zealand living wage. Nurses and Allied Health on average earn $100k NZD, General Practitioners earn $200k NZD, and Consultants earn approximately $200-300k NZD. Email us for a specific estimate.

Anywhere between 2-6 months depending on your circumstances and motivation, but we can start assisting with the process 5 years out from intended departure.

To get your qualifications assessed, email us and we will provide you with more information.

The approximate cost of visa and registration is approx. $2000 NZD, however this can vary depending on registration process and visa preferences. Email us for more information.

ACCENT Health Recruitment is a completely free end-to-end service — we never charge our candidates for any part of the relocation, recruitment and settling process.

No, we prefer to work exclusively with you in order to prioritise finding you the best possible job, salary and location.

Interviews are arranged at a time for both you and the employer through a variety of methods including mobile, Zoom and FaceTime.

This totally depends on your budget, specialisation, family, hobbies and preference. ACCENT Health Recruitment takes all of this into account when finding you a job.

Your employer or ACCENT Health Recruitment recruiter will assist you in arranging this as part of your employment agreement.

Four weeks paid annual leave per year as per standard employment law, however some professions may receive more. New Zealand also has 11 national public holidays, plus one regional holiday day per year.

ACCENT Health Recruitment has connections with experienced pet transfer specialists who can aid you in safely transferring them to New Zealand. Email us for more information.

Yes — New Zealand is a great place to raise children. ACCENT Health Recruitment can provide assistance and advice on childcare and schooling where required.

Your partner will be required to apply for a visa based on your visa and certain conditions will apply. If your partner is a medical professional, we can also aid with finding them employment.

This varies depending on the employer, however some employers will hold a position open for a significant period of time for the right candidate.

This may depend on visa type; we recommend you talk to ACCENT Health Recruitment staff regarding budget in relation to your desired destination city and visa.

Word format is best — ACCENT Health Recruitment can send you a sample format to aid you in updating your CV, and we are happy to review your CV to ensure it is appropriate.

Your references will be contacted with your consent via email, with a follow-up phone call if required.

You need at least three recent clinical professional references by email when applying for a job in New Zealand.

We can advise you on this process and refer you to a bank. Email us for more information.

You can look on the Immigration NZ website for general information, however ACCENT Health Recruitment can provide you with further information on this process.

ACCENT Health Recruitment can aid in sourcing temporary accommodation upon arrival, as well as advise on the house hunting process where required.

ACCENT Health Recruitment has connections with experienced furniture removal specialists who can aid you in safely transporting your possessions to New Zealand. Email us for more information.

ACCENT Health Recruitment hosts regular catch-ups to introduce new arrivals to other recruits in their city, as well as provides advice on how to get involved in the community.

Yes, every person entering New Zealand requires their own passport regardless of age.

Yes, every person entering New Zealand who does not hold a current Australian or New Zealand passport requires a visa regardless of age.

Yes! We regularly post information on events, jobs, tips on moving to NZ/NZ life and run fun competitions on Facebook. We are also on LinkedIn, where we post regular job updates throughout New Zealand.