Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) Fund
Was up to NZ$10,000 back on the cost of qualifying as a nurse in New Zealand.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Health NZ reimbursed up to NZ$10,000 of competence assessment programme costs for internationally qualified nurses who registered and took patient-facing jobs in NZ.
Dream spread
Was up to NZ$10,000 back on the cost of qualifying as a nurse in New Zealand.
Relocation reality check
Closed completely on 31 October 2024; the new OSCE assessment that replaced CAP is not reimbursed.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Local job required
The program expects a job with an employer in New Zealand — it is not a remote-work route.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Internationally qualified nurses who completed an accredited CAP, registered with the Nursing Council and had a patient-facing job offer and work visa.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in New Zealand — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 10,000 NZDConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Application deadline
- 31 October 2024Passed — check the official source for the next round.
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“This programme closes completely on 31 October 2024.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.