mORstaff makes it easy!

We create work opportunities
to suit your lifestyle.

Meet our healthcare matchmakers

Connecting hospitals with top talent!

About mORstaff

mORstaff Ltd has been providing perioperative and healthcare experts throughout New Zealand since 2012. Since then, we’ve grown to become the country’s foremost healthcare casual contracting agency. With a pool of over 150 qualified, experienced OR Nurses, PACU Nurses, Ward Nurses, ICU Nurses, and Anaesthetic Techs, we go the extra mile to provide staff who can fit straight into your team.

Built by perioperative specialists, we know how challenging it can be to juggle staffing in a high-pressure, ever-changing environment. Our booking managers take the time to understand your needs — you tell us what you need and when, and we’ll do the rest, on time, every time. With 24/7 availability, whether it’s for a day, a roster, or a fixed-term contract, mORstaff is always here to help!

What makes mORstaff different?

Built by clinicians, for clinicians
Founded by perioperative specialists, we understand the pressures of the OR— and match staff who truly fit your team
Trusted Across New Zealand’s public & private sectors
With over a decade of proven reliability, our reputation—not advertising—drives our growth
Fully vetted professionals, ready to work
Every contractor undergoes strict compliance, health screening, and credentialing before placement
24/7 support from people who get it
Our responsive bookings team works around the clock—because hospitals don’t run on 9 to 5
Seamless staffing with a human touch
We don’t just fill shifts—we build relationships. Our team takes pride in solving your staffing challenges, big or small

Take Control of Your Career with mORstaff!

Contracting with mORstaff puts you firmly in the driver’s seat—while we support your journey every step of the way. As a contractor, you have the freedom to design a work-life balance that suits you. Choose when, where, and how often you work, without the limitations of a fixed roster or long-term commitment. Whether you’re seeking full-time agency work or looking to top up your existing hours, mORstaff provides you the flexibility to shape your career around your lifestyle.

We understand the value you bring to each operating theatre and patient interaction—and we believe you should be rewarded accordingly. That’s why we offer competitive remuneration, transparent contracts, and prompt payment for every shift worked. With us, there’s no waiting around—you focus on patient care, we handle the logistics.

Joining mORstaff means more than just freedom—it means becoming part of a respected network of perioperative professionals, backed by a team that’s committed to your growth, flexibility, and financial success.

Discover the benefits of working with mORstaff:

Travel opportunities
Explore Aotearoa while you work—contract roles available across public and private hospitals nationwide.
Self-employment, your way
Work full-time as a contractor or alongside your permanent role—mORstaff supports your preferred work setup.
A flexible calendar that works for you
Say goodbye to rigid rosters—build your own schedule and enjoy more personal time or variety in your week.
Earn higher rates
Our contractors consistently earn more than their permanently employed counterparts.
Expand your network
Experience different surgical teams, facilities, and regions—connect with skilled professionals and broaden your industry circle.
Learn and grow
Exposure to new systems, surgeons, and techniques means continuous learning and skill development.

Why partner with mORstaff?

At mORstaff, we make perioperative staffing seamless. As one of Australasia’s leading agencies for specialist theatre staff, we support hospitals of all sizes. From metropolitan hospitals through to rural, we provide pre-vetted, work-ready professionals who are the right fit for your team.

We handle the details: credentialing, logistics, availability, and compliance, so you can make fast, confident decisions. Our experienced team takes pride in understanding your needs, communicating clearly, and delivering reliable solutions that save you time and uphold patient care standards.

End your ongoing staffing issues by contacting mORstaff now!

Onboarding & compliance

The mORstaff team ensure all our New Zealand contractors are suitably qualified and experienced for the Australian healthcare industry.

mORstaff ltd is registered to obtain Police Vetting reports for all our contractors for the purposes of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

As part of our Health and Safety compliance as a PCBU, mORstaff asks for the relevant following information to review before accepting a contractor onto our books for placement with our clients. We maintain an audit database for compliance certification and require all contractors registered with us to regularly update their documentation as follows

Current CV
Formal face to face interview
Written references
APC (for NZ), AHPRA (for AUS)
Current passport and driver’s license
Relevant work visa for NZ and AUS
Police check
Professional Indemnity Insurance
CPR/ACLS/Core Certification
Health screening results
mORstaff health questionnaire

Meet mORstaff

Helen O’Connell

Founder / Director

Linn Andersson

Relationships Manager

Alex Meenhorst

General Manager

Steph Verhoeff

Auckland Bookings Manager

Robyn Murphy

Regional Bookings Manager

Testimonials

“mORstaff made it possible for me to expand my career into Auckland while living in Whakatane. With family and sporting commitments requiring flexibility in my work schedule, mORstaff went the extra mile to make contracting away from home easy!

Their strong connections and excellent reputation for service delivery makes it easy to feel secure about working full time as a contractor, wherever I’m based.”

Lee Marshall

Anaesthetic Technician

“After working for the same DHB for 15 years and moving to the North Island 2 years ago I decided I needed a change to my working life. I wanted a better work/life balance, better pay and more control over when I could take my annual leave…The only person I need to ask is myself!

Becoming a contractor has ticked all of those boxes and more! The team at Morstaff are helpful, supportive, have listened to my working needs and always respond quickly to any questions I may have. I love being able to choose how much or how little I want to work.

I really enjoy working at different hospitals, meeting new people and learning different ways of doing things. It has challenged me and pushed me outside of my comfort zone but has also been very rewarding. Becoming a contractor has been the best decision I have made. A big thank you to Morstaff for making it so easy”.

Amanda Foster

Anaesthetic Technician

“mORstaff took the time to listen and understand as to how and where we wanted to work. They have been perfect for us in providing contracts that fit around our travel plans within and outside of NZ”.

Gena & Mike Chan

Anesthetic Technicians

“I began working casually with mORstaff over six years ago and I decided to become a full time contractor with them in May 2015. It was the best decision I have made in years, thanks mainly to the support I get from all the mORstaff team.

I get to choose where and when I work as a Tech and they never make me feel bad when I take time out, sometimes at short notice, which is a nice change! I’ve now got a much better work/life balance; thanks mORstaff”!

Jude Collins

Anaesthetic Technician

“It’s such a pleasure working with mORstaff Helen and her team are so easy to work with. Receiving information for bookings, hospital details and accommodation if required is always straightforward. They are always quick to respond to any queries and their systems and paperwork are simple and payment is always on time and accurate.

I can focus on enjoying my work without having to worry about any of the behind the scenes organisation for my contracts to be safe and secure because I know all that is taken care of. Cheers mORstaff!”

Morena Tong

Registered Nurse OR

“Alongside my current role, mORstaff are fantastic at placing me into other hospitals around the country when it suits me. I love meeting new people, seeing how other places work and what other equipment is out there, and the extra income gained is a bonus too!”

Kirstin Fraser

Anaesthetic Technician

“Although I’m not available that often, mORstaff are great at keeping me in mind when contracts come up that would work for me. It also works the other way, so if I’m suddenly available I let them know and I get offered as many or as few shifts as I’d like to work.

I also appreciate all the organisation and support they provide, arranging and paying for parking and accommodation if required, giving contact details and orientation info etc that makes life simpler for me.”

Rosalind Tayler

Registered Nurse OR & PACU

FAQ

Where can I work if I join mORstaff?

You can work anywhere from Kaitaia in the far North to Invercargill in the far South – We have nationwide service contracts with Health New Zealand, Southern Cross Hospitals and most private hospitals across NZ.

How do I join mORstaff?

We make it easy! Please send us your CV and APC and we will connect with you to guide you through the other compliance documentation we need, you will most likely already have the majority of what we need from previous employment.

What does being a “Contractor” mean?

You will be self-employed (also called a sole trader) and we work as your agency – Join us and experience the benefits of professional contracting, no one will dictate when and where you work, you have the independence to decide your hours of work to suit your availability!

All you have to do is to let us know when you are available and we will find you the work, do all the planning and provide you with all the information and support you need.

How do I get paid with mORstaff?

You are paid fortnightly into your nominated NZ bank account for your previous fortnight’s worked hours; ON TIME, EVERY TIME!

You just submit your approved timesheet/s to us and we ensure you are paid promptly, providing you with all the information needed to comply with IRD requirements.

Does mORstaff pay my tax for me?

We deduct your nominated With-Holding tax each pay day and forward this to IRD on your behalf, your With-holding tax is added to your income tax. We can either provide you with pay records if you have an accountant for your end of year tax return (where you also are able to utilise your business expenses as a tax deductible expense), or we recommend the use of HNRY click on this link.

HNRY will help you pay your other obligations (Student loan, kiwi saver, ACC and possibly GST), HNRY also assist you with your business expenses (such as your APC/indemnity insurance) to ensure you get all the contractor benefits in real time – rather than at the end of the financial year.

What support does mORstaff provide for me?

A dedicated bookings manager available 24/7 if required

All the information about your client you need to ensure you will be well prepared for your booking.

Any air travel and accommodation bookings and payments where applicable.

Access to all the paperwork you need, like time-sheets, induction forms, reports regarding H & S issues.

Ongoing support from all the mORstaff team to answer any questions you may have.

Does your hospital need temp staff?

We have experienced and professional Anaesthetic Technicians, OR/PACU and Ward Nurses, Sterilising Technicians and RNFSAs ready to assist you when you need their help.

If you need a very specific skill set then we can help with this too – we have the knowledge to match the experienced contractor to the specialty position you need filled on time, every time!

If you need staff urgently for a list tomorrow, for a few days, or over a much longer period, we will go the extra mile to place the right experienced professional with your team.

How do I book and confirm shifts?

We are available 24/7 to ensure you can get help when you need it – all bookings can be made either by text, email or calling us to discuss your needs – we will get to work immediately to find the ideal contractor for you.