CGFNS requires a self-declaration to provide evidence that you have post registration nursing experience. If you are working towards fulfilling the NCNZ requirement of a minimum of 1,800 hours of post registration nursing experience , you may still apply to the CGFNS Credential Verification Service for the Nursing Council of New Zealand as an Enrolled Nurse or as a Registered Nurse. However, you will need to obtain and declare at least 1,800 hours of post registration nursing experience before your CGFNS report can be issued. Please note that post-registration nursing experience cannot be added when you make application to the Nursing Council of New Zealand after your CGFNS report is issued: the NCNZ will only consider the 1,800 hours that is provided and attested to in the CGFNS report. The requirement must be met within 12 months of your application to CGFNS or your order will expire.