Your pathway to NZ care work starts here.
Care Connect Pathway is a career guidance and NZ-readiness service for overseas nurses and caregivers who want to work in New Zealand. We help you understand the process, prepare your documents to NZ standards, and move toward job readiness with confidence.
- 60-minute eligibility assessment
- NZQA IQA, NCNZ and AEWV document guidance
- Fixed packages from USD $100
- Replies within 24-48 hours
Our concept
We support overseas candidates before job placement by providing practical guidance, preparation, and orientation.
Guidance
Clear, practical explanations of NZ requirements, including NZQA IQA, NCNZ registration for nurses, and the AEWV process, so you always know your next step.
Preparation
Document preparation to NZ standards, CV and interview preparation, and English test guidance, done correctly the first time.
Orientation
Honest orientation about life and work in New Zealand, so you arrive prepared for the workplace and the lifestyle.
Who it's for
Care Connect Pathway supports candidates at the start of their New Zealand journey.
Overseas nurses
Internationally qualified nurses preparing for NCNZ registration and NZ employment.
Overseas caregivers
Experienced caregivers preparing their qualifications and documents to NZ standards.
Direct or agency applicants
Candidates applying directly, or through overseas agencies, who want to be properly prepared.
Preparation first. Placement when you're ready.
Care Connect Pathway focuses on PREPARATION and READINESS. We are not a recruitment agency. Job placement is handled separately by Care Recruitment when candidates are ready and based on their choice.
That separation means our only job is getting you ready: your documents correct, your registration on track, and your expectations realistic.
Practical support candidates can feel.
Feedback reflects the type of guidance candidates value most: clear next steps, cleaner documents, and more confidence before job placement.
The first consultation made the process much clearer. I understood which documents I needed for IQA and what to prepare before moving further.
My CV and documents were not ready for New Zealand employers. The checklist and review helped me correct the details before applying.
The interview practice was practical and honest. I felt more prepared because I knew what questions to expect and how to explain my experience.
Candidate names are abbreviated for privacy. Results depend on each candidate's documents, experience, and eligibility.
Our packages
Choose from Entry Level, Standard, or Premium support, with defined inclusions and pricing before the service begins.
Entry Level
Best for: candidates just starting their NZ journey.
- Initial eligibility assessment (60-minute consultation)
- NZQA IQA checklist and document guidance
- NCNZ registration guidance (nurses)
- Document preparation support to NZ standards
- English test guidance
- 30 days of email support
Standard
Best for: candidates ready for full registration and AEWV preparation.
- Everything in Entry Level
- NZQA IQA application support
- NCNZ registration support (TruMerit, cultural safety courses)
- AEWV document checklist and review
- Police clearance and medical coordination
- CV and interview preparation
- Job search guidance
- 60 days of email support
Premium
Best for: candidates wanting complete end-to-end support.
- Everything in Entry Level and Standard
- 4 coaching sessions: one-to-one online sessions through the process
- AEWV application review
- Support in connecting Job ready candidates with suitable opportunities
- Pre-arrival NZ orientation (2 hours online)
- Arrival support in NZ (one-week check-in)
- Residence pathway guidance
- 180 days of email and phone support
- The package fees cover full Pathway support, not identical content in each category.
- The fees apply to both Nurses and Caregivers.
- The fees are in US dollars. Full payment is required before service begins. See payment information.