Health Sector Skilled Migrant Talent

Browse profiles of motivated new migrants ready to contribute across sectors. Each candidate brings unique experience, resilience, and a fresh perspective. Search for industry, and skill set and take the first step toward inclusive hiring.

 

Candidate Name:  Beant K (317IN)

Location: India

Industry: Health | Registered Nurse – Critical Care | Trauma | Maternity | Acute & Surgical Care
NCNZ Registered Nurse (Reg. No. 357108) – APC valid to 31 Dec 2026

Immigration Status: Waiting on offer of employment for Visa application

Beant is a highly experienced Registered Nurse with 15+ years of clinical practice across critical care, trauma, maternity, emergency, and multidisciplinary nursing environments. Beginning her career as a Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant–Major) in the Indian Armed Forces, she brings exceptional resilience, discipline, and leadership developed through years of nursing in high-pressure military hospitals, trauma units, and field deployments.

With strong expertise in ICU and emergency response, surgical and post-operative care, medication administration (including IV infusions, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, TPN), infection prevention, and patient assessment, Beant delivers safe, evidence-based care while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centred approach. She has supervised teams, coordinated shifts, mentored junior nurses, and managed critical incidents in both civilian and defence healthcare systems.

Currently working as a Nursing Supervisor / Team Leader in a multi-specialty hospital, she oversees unit operations, emergency code responses, patient safety protocols, and high-acuity care delivery. Her extensive background in quality assurance, documentation, family support, and multidisciplinary collaboration makes her a strong candidate for nursing roles across New Zealand.

Target Roles in New Zealand

  • Registered Nurse – ICU / HDU / Emergency
  • Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical
  • Registered Nurse – Maternity / Obstetrics
  • Team Leader / Senior Nurse (as applicable to experience)
  • Multidisciplinary hospital nursing roles

Key Skills

  • Critical Care, Trauma & Emergency Nursing
  • Maternity, Labour & Delivery
  • Medical–Surgical & Orthopaedic Nursing
  • Pre/Post-Operative Care & Recovery
  • Medication Administration & IV Therapy
  • Blood Transfusions, Chemotherapy, TPN
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Patient Assessment & Monitoring
  • Code Blue & Emergency Response
  • Staff Supervision & Shift Coordination
  • Patient/Family Communication & Support
  • Documentation, QA, and Incident Reporting

Career Highlights

  • 15 years of diverse nursing experience, including ICU, trauma, maternity, neurosurgery, cardiac, and medical-surgical units.
  • Army Nursing Officer (Lieutenant–Major) with exemplary service in high-risk field postings and military hospitals.
  • Led emergency responses, mentored junior staff, and maintained safe staffing in complex clinical settings.
  • Extensive experience delivering care during the COVID-19 pandemic, earning formal recognition.
  • Strong leadership capabilities as a Nursing Supervisor, managing team operations, patient flow, and clinical compliance.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Baba Farid University (2009)
  • Infection Control Nurse Certification (Grade A)
  • Trauma Care Certificate – 92 Base Hospital
  • COVID-19 Appreciation Certificate – HQ Northern Command
  • Awards for exemplary service and dedication in military hospitals

Languages

  • English (Proficient)
  • Punjabi (Native)
  • Hindi (Fluent)

 

Candidate Name: Javed K (32IN)

Location: India

Industry: Health: Hospital Administration & Operations Manager | 7+ years in hospital administration, clinical operations, and healthcare service management

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

Javed is an experienced Hospital Administration & Operations Manager with more than seven years of leadership experience across multi-specialty hospitals, diagnostic centres, and healthcare facilities. He has a strong background in patient-care management, hospital operations, NABH accreditation processes, quality assurance, emergency/clinical coordination, and staff supervision.

He has overseen major hospital functions including OPD/IPD operations, ICU, OT, ER, medical records, HR processes, biomedical waste management, and government compliance. Javed is known for improving service delivery, enhancing patient satisfaction, and strengthening interdepartmental coordination.

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (NZQA Level 8 equivalent), Javed brings both clinical operations expertise and strong organisational capability, making him well-suited for healthcare providers, clinics, diagnostic centres, and aged-care facilities in New Zealand seeking experienced leadership.

Key Strengths

  • Hospital & diagnostics centre administration
  • Patient-care management & grievance resolution
  • Quality assurance & NABH accreditation support
  • Staff leadership, HR oversight & rostering
  • Emergency, OT, ICU & front-office coordination
  • Medical records compliance & documentation
  • Inventory, procurement & biomedical waste management
  • Government liaison & stakeholder engagement
  • Marketing, community outreach & business development

Employment Highlights

  • Centre Manager – Star Diagnostics Centre
    Managed daily operations, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, and business development with healthcare partners.
  • Operations Manager – Limra Health Care Centre
    Improved service delivery across departments, strengthened patient satisfaction processes, and ensured compliance with medical records and safety standards.
  • Administration Manager – Anand Hospital
    Oversaw OT, ICU, ER, insurance desk, vaccination drives, NABH accreditation tasks, and major hospital workflows.
  • Manager – Dr. Tyagi Polyclinic & Maternity Home
    Led HR functions, staff performance, patient admission/discharge processes, and government coordination.

Education & Credentials

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, University of Wales, Cardiff
    (NZQA assessed at Level 8)
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Delhi
  • Certifications in Yoga, Interpersonal Skills (Dale Carnegie), and NABH Accreditation participation

Languages

  • English (Proficient)
  • Hindi (Native)

Ideal Roles in New Zealand

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Operations Manager – Healthcare
  • Clinic Manager / Practice Manager
  • Quality & Compliance Coordinator – Healthcare
  • Patient Services Manager
  • Aged-Care or Diagnostics Centre Manager

 

Candidate Name: Poonam V (296IN)

Location: India

Industry: Education & Health | Registered Counsellor | Student Wellbeing Specialist | Education Advisor

Immigration Status: In progress, waiting on an offer of employment to complete Visa application

Poonam is an experienced Counsellor, Psychologist, and Education Adviser with over 15 years of impact across school counselling, inclusive education, and mental health advocacy. Recognised by the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) for professional counselling practice, she brings trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent, and culturally sensitive approaches to supporting children, adolescents, families, and communities. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology, her research focuses on emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among teachers, reflecting her commitment to advancing wellbeing in education.

Key Competencies

  • Student & Family Counselling (K–12 & Tertiary)
  • Inclusive & Special Needs Education Support
  • Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing Frameworks
  • Educational Research & Policy Advisory
  • Curriculum Planning & Educational Innovation
  • Conflict Resolution & Family Therapy
  • Teacher Mentoring & School Administration
  • Psychological Case Management (Women, Children, Elderly)

Career Highlights

  • School Counsellor, Vivekanand School Nayagaon (2024–Present): Supporting students with academic pressure, anxiety, and peer challenges; embedding inclusive practices.
  • Contract Counsellor, Department of Social Welfare (2022–2024): Provided therapeutic support to women survivors, children in crisis, and the elderly; coordinated with healthcare and legal aid services.
  • Health & Wellness Educator, Air Force School (2020–2021): Designed wellbeing programs and delivered workshops for students, faculty, and parents.
  • Psychology Teacher & Preschool Principal, Prarambh International (2017–2020): Led curriculum design, teacher development, and early childhood education operations.
  • Child/Student Counsellor, Saupin’s & Bhai Gurdas Schools (2012–2016): Delivered individualised interventions and promoted inclusive learning environments.
  • Family Counsellor, Nari Shakti Sangathan NGO (2003–2005): Facilitated conflict resolution and mental health awareness in rural communities.

Education & Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Psychology (in progress, completion expected 2026)
  • M.Phil. in Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University
  • M.A. in Psychology (NZQA assessed at Level 9 NZQF)
  • PG Diploma in Counselling & Family Therapy, IGNOU
  • PGD in Personnel Management & Labour Welfare
  • B.A. in Psychology
  • Additional Diplomas: Interior Design, Computer Applications

Research & Publications

  • Book Chapter: Trait Anxiety and Job Involvement Among Bank Employees
  • Scopus-indexed Journal: Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students
  • Conference Presentations: International Education Conference 2023; ICSSR Seminar; International Conference on Socio-Economic Development 2025

Languages

  • English (Proficient)
  • Hindi (Native)
  • Punjabi (Native)

This profile positions Poonam as a globally experienced counsellor and education specialist ready to contribute to New Zealand’s schools, wellbeing services, and community organisations.

Candidate Name: Rupali B (306IN)

Location: India

Industry: Health: Clinical Research | Clinical Operations |Bachelor of Pharmacy

Immigration Status: In progress, waiting on an offer of employment to complete Visa Application

Rupali is an experienced Clinical Research Associate II with over 8 years of hands-on experience supporting and monitoring global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Metabolic Diseases.

She has extensive expertise in site management, regulatory compliance, ICH-GCP guidelines, audit readiness, and clinical trial systems such as EDC, IWRS, CTMS, and eTMF. Rupali is highly skilled in conducting PSV, SIV, IMV, and COV visits, ensuring high-quality data verification, managing AE/SAE reporting, and maintaining strong site relationships.

Her background includes significant contributions to Phase II and III trials across APAC regions, with a strong record of supporting FDA inspections, mentoring junior CRAs, and maintaining inspection-ready documentation. Rupali also brings experience from global CROs including Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD), Veeda Clinical Research, Klinera Global Services, and Tata Consultancy Services.

She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZQA Level 7 equivalent) and is proficient in English, Marathi, and Hindi.

Rupali is seeking opportunities in New Zealand’s clinical research and healthcare research sectors, bringing strong operational experience, regulatory understanding, and a commitment to high-quality trial outcomes.

 

Candidate Name: Akbar K (311IN)

Location: India

Industry: Health | Public Health Programme Management
Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Profile Summary:
Akbar is a seasoned Public Health and Social Development professional with over 15 years of experience in program management, community development, and health service delivery. He has successfully led multiple large-scale public health projects across India, working closely with government agencies, NGOs, and donor organisations. His expertise spans program implementation, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, monitoring & evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. Akbar is seeking opportunities in New Zealand to apply his skills in improving community health outcomes and strengthening public health initiatives.

Key Skills:

  • Program & Project Management: Strategic Planning, Lifecycle Management, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Government Liaison, NGO & Donor Relations, Community Mobilisation.
  • Capacity Building: Team Training & Mentoring, Curriculum Development, Frontline Worker Training, Workshop Facilitation.
  • Public Health Expertise: Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Maternal & Child Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Contraceptive Social Marketing.
  • Data Management & Analysis: MIS Development, HMIS Reporting, Performance Tracking, Data Validation.
  • Operations & Advocacy: Budget Management, Policy Advocacy, Field Operations, IEC Material Development.
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional Experience:

Population Services International (PSI India) – Senior Manager, Program Implementation

  • Provided technical support to government counterparts in health services management and family planning initiatives.
  • Developed city-level coordination committees and capacity-building plans for healthcare providers.
  • Coached government healthcare officials on data utilisation and program prioritisation.

INTRA Health International / FRHS – State Project Coordinator

  • Managed field implementation, trained staff, and advocated for digital health systems with government officials.
  • Prepared and presented project performance reports.

UNICEF Supported Organisation – Consultant

  • Led development of State Plan of Action for Children, liaising with government and civil society.
  • Conducted data reviews and facilitated consultations to guide policy and program decisions.

Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotional Trust (HLFPPT) – Operations Manager / State Program Coordinator

  • Managed multiple health programs including IUCD/PPIUCD initiatives and UNICEF-funded projects.
  • Coordinated capacity-building, operations, and field-level implementation across states.

Social Consultancy Services (SCS) – Associate Consultant

  • Conducted studies and capacity-building initiatives for UNICEF projects on child survival and public health.

DKT India (Project Saksham) – Assistant Project Coordinator / Field Manager

  • Managed family planning and HIV prevention projects, supervising large field teams.
  • Engaged with government and NGOs to enhance reproductive health service delivery.

Education:

  • Master of Business Management (Marketing & Finance) | National Institute of Management | 2008
  • Bachelor of Arts | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University | 2000
    (NZQA Assessment: Level 7 of NZQF)

Availability: Immediate for roles in Public Health Program Management, Community Development, and Health Services Coordination in New Zealand.