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Location Guide Working in New Zealand
Working in
Location Guide
New Zealand
CONTENTS North Island..................................................................................................... 3
Northland..................................................................................................... 4
Thames.......................................................................................................... 6
Waikato......................................................................................................... 7
Bay of Plenty............................................................................................. 10
Taumarunui................................................................................................ 16
Hawke’s Bay.............................................................................................. 18
Whanganui................................................................................................ 19
Palmerston North.................................................................................... 21
Wairarapa.................................................................................................. 23
Wellington................................................................................................. 24
South Island.................................................................................................. 25
Nelson........................................................................................................ 26
Blenheim.................................................................................................... 27
West Coast................................................................................................ 29
Timaru........................................................................................................ 31
Oamaru...................................................................................................... 33
Queenstown............................................................................................. 35
Dunedin..................................................................................................... 37
Invercargill................................................................................................. 39
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North Island 4
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Northland
Known as ‘the winterless North’ for its
subtropical climate, Northland’s expanses Whangarei
of white sandy beaches, great fishing and
scenic locations like the Bay of Islands all
combine to make it a popular place to live. Whangarei itself is a bustling town offering
a choice of family homes, townhouses and
New Zealand’s northernmost region is home apartments. There are good schools, a
to around 150,000 people. Roughly half live tertiary education provider and excellent
in the largest city, Whangarei, around two community amenities. It offers a range of
hours drive from Auckland. specialty stores, fashion shops, restaurants,
cafes and other entertainment options,
Northland is particularly rich in Māori including a strongly developing arts scene.
tradition, having welcomed the canoes of
the first explorer Kupe around 800 years A keen sporting community enjoys a full
ago. Today, around a quarter of Whangarei’s range of facilities, including parks, an
population identify themselves as Māori. aquatic centre, an all-weather athletics track
and a newevents centre which, among other
The warm climate and safe harbours also activities, hosted several games at the 2011
drew the first European settlers, and Paihia, World Rugby Cup.
an hour north of Whangarei, was New
Zealand’s first seat of government. New Northland is the destination of choice
Zealand’s founding document, Te Tiriti (The for many lifestyle-motivated new arrivals
Treaty of Waitangi) was signed just outside who are prepared to live on less, or work
Paihia in 1840. harder and drive further, in exchange for the
privilege of living here.
New Zealand’s northernmost region
is home to around 150,000 people.
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Whangarei Hospital
Services include:
Whangarei Hospital is Northland District
Health Board’s (DHB’s) main hospital. It is a • Seven surgical theatres each with
secondary hospital, providing specialist care own specialty
to all of Northland. • Seven bed Intensive Care Unit and
High Dependency Unit – helicopter
retrievals and transfers
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Paediatrics – Paediatric Ward’
Special Care Baby Unit and Intensive
Care Unit
• Medical and Disability Support –
two medical wards including Dialysis
and Coronary Care
• Mental Health and Clinical Support
– including 31-bed Inpatient
Ward Maternal and Child Health –
purpose-built Child Health Centre
• Māori Health Service
• Community Health Services –
located off-campus in Whangarei
and in the community. The services
encompass Dental, Primary Care
Nursing, Allied Health and Public
Health Services
• Radiology – the Imaging
Department offers full radiology
services (with the exception of
nuclear medicine)
• Clinical Support Services –
Pharmacy, Physiotherapy,
Pathology, Occupational Therapy,
Speech Therapy, Radiology, Social
Work, Dietetics and Occupational
Health
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Thames
Thames is a town at the southwestern end of
You can see wallabies on the beach at
the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand’s
Cape Hillsborough National Park, dive
North Island. The town is a gateway to
with shy platypus in Eungella National
outdoor adventures. Enjoy a great coffee and
Park or throw a line in at some of the
soak up the gold mining heritage.
state’s best fishing spots.
A 90-minute drive from Auckland, Thames
is the rural centre of The Coromandel. The
town was formed in 1870 from two smaller Thames Hospital
settlements – Shortland and Grahamstown –
founded to support gold mining in the early Thames Hospital is a secondary level hospital
1860s. 100 kilometres north of Hamilton. It serves
the Thames, Coromandel Peninsula, Hauraki
The northern end of Thames, known still as and Paeroa areas. Thames Hospital has a
Grahamstown, offers cafés and boutique 24-hour emergency department and covers
shops in a charming colonial setting. Be the usual range of general surgery and general
sure to visit the museum, which covers early medicine. The facility is part of the Waikato
Māori times, the arrival of the first pioneers District Health Board.
and the development of mining, logging,
railways and shipping. You can also visit the The hospital has a clinical centre with Emergency
historic School of Mines, which is open from Department, radiology, laboratory and outpatient
Wednesday to Sunday year-round. clinics, plus an inpatient area.
for medical or surgical patients plus
Services include: 10 rehabilitation beds
• Day Unit and Theatres for planned
• Emergency Department providing surgical procedures and endoscopy
24-hour care (Monday to Friday). Patients staying
• X-ray and laboratory services overnight will be admitted to the
Monday to Friday; on call for acutes inpatient unit
after hours • Outpatient clinics – Over 1000
• Inpatient Unit with 48 ward beds people visit outpatient clinics each
month for a wide range of services
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Waikato
Waikato is a local government region of
The city is home to approximately
the upper North Island of New Zealand,
40,000 tertiary students and 1,000
governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
PhD-qualified scientists.
It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel
Peninsula, the northern King Country,
much of the Taupo District, and parts of the
Rotorua District. Hamilton
The region stretches from Coromandel
Peninsula in the north, to the north-eastern Hamilton (Māori: Kirikiriroa) is a city in the
slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the south, and North Island of New Zealand. It is the seat
spans the North Island from the west coast, and most populous city of the Waikato region,
through the Waikato and Hauraki to the and is the country’s fourth most-populous
Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast. city with a territorial population of 165,000.
Broadly, the extent of the region is the Encompassing a land area of about 110km²
Waikato River catchment. on the banks of the Waikato River, Hamilton
is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area,
Other major catchments are those of the which also encompasses the nearby towns
Waihou, Piako, Awakino and Mokau rivers. of Ngaruawahia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge.
The region is bounded by Auckland on the
north, the Bay of Plenty on the east, Hawke’s Initially an agricultural service centre,
Bay on the south-east, and Manawatu- Hamilton now has a diverse economy and is
Wanganui and Taranaki on the south. The the third fastest growing urban area in New
Waikato region is the fourth largest region Zealand, behind Pukekohe and Auckland.
in the country in area and population. It has Education and research and development
an area of 25,000 km² and a population of play an important part in Hamilton’s economy,
around 460,000 people.
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as the city is home to approximately 40,000
tertiary students and 1,000 PhD-qualified Waikato Hospital
scientists. It’s often a popular destination for
those looking to escape Auckland’s traffic, Waikato Hospital is an 800-bed tertiary
bustle, and high cost of living, as it combines referral hospital and trauma centre servicing
the comfort and amenities of city-living with a population of 860,000 people across the
a more laid back, family friendly environment. New Zealand Midlands. It provides specialist
services across most fields. Waikato Hospital
A geographically and culturally diverse area, employs more than 6,500 staff and is part
the Hamilton & Waikato region has a range of the Waikato District Health Board, which
of activities and attractions to suit all ages comprises three rural hospitals too.
and tastes – from surfing world-class breaks
down at Raglan beach and exploring the glow
worm caves of Waitomo, to wine tasting and
heritage trails or just relaxing in the beautiful
Hamilton Botanical Gardens.
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Tokoroa Tokoroa Hospital
Tokoroa Hospital is a small rural hospital
Tokoroa is the fifth largest town in the about 90 kilometres south of Hamilton. It
Waikato region. It is situated between serves the South Waikato area and is part of
Taupo and Hamilton on State Highway One the Waikato District Health Board. Currently,
and is approximately 30km Southwest of the hospital provides 21 beds made up of a
Rotorua. As of June 2018, the population 17-bed inpatient ward and a 4-bed maternity
was estimated at just over 14,000 people. ward. There is also a dedicated emergency
department with capacity for five patients,
Tokoroa is a timber town at heart. It sits and a fully functional theatre suite presently
between the lush farmland of the Waikato used for minor day surgery.
and the vast pine forests of the central North
Island. Tourists and visitors can follow the Other facilities include x-ray and laboratory
stunning ‘talking poles’ trail through the services, a cafe, a helipad for patient
town centre to learn about Tokoroa’s history transfer and various allied health services.
and people. The beautiful Lake Moana-Nui District and public health nursing, diabetes
is also a must-see, having been restored to nursing specialists, occupational therapy,
its former glory in 2015. physiotherapy and health social work
services are based on the hospital site,
Tourists and visitors can follow the which also hosts clinics with various visiting
stunning ‘talking poles’ trail through specialists.
the town centre to learn about
Tokoroa’s history and people. The hospital site also accommodates
the Tokoroa Council of Social Services
(an umbrella organisation of community
services), and since 2014 has also hosted
the town’s GP practices, a pharmacy and
several other health services in a modern
health campus based at the hospital’s former
Ward 3.
Tokoroa Hospital has a dedicated
emergency department with capacity
for five patients, and a fully functional
theatre suite presently used for minor
day surgery.
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Bay of Plenty
Located on the Eastern side of the North
Island, the Bay of Plenty is a picturesque and Tauranga
progressive region that certainly lives up to
its ‘plentiful’ name – it’s a great place to live
in New Zealand. The Bay of Plenty is famed Tauranga is New Zealand’s fifth-largest city
for its lifestyle opportunities and a climate and home to an estimated 125,000 people.
that means outdoor activities can be enjoyed It’s a city that sits right on the water’s edge
year-round. and is well-known for its blue skies, warm
climate, sparkling harbour and relaxed
Perhaps the most identifiable element of lifestyle.
the Bay of Plenty is its expansive coastline
– home to stunning white sand beaches that Māori first discovered this area in the 13th
are a major drawcard for Bay residents and Century and named it “Tauranga”, meaning
holidaymakers alike. ‘the place of rest or anchorage’. It has grown
rapidly in recent years and now offers
At the heart of the Bay’s beachy sea-side cosmopolitan city living combined with a
culture is the town of Mount Maunganui. laid-back atmosphere.
‘The Mount’ as it’s affectionately known
to New Zealanders sits between a natural The city airport is located just over the
deepwater harbour and the Pacific Ocean, Tauranga Harbour Bridge where you can
and is a favourite base for water-related catch direct flights to and from Auckland,
activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, Wellington and Christchurch. If you choose
surfing and diving. to drive, it’s an easy 2.5-hour road trip
south from Auckland, or a slightly longer car
Inland, there is a vast array of activities journey northwest from Hawke’s Bay.
including tramping, white water rafting and
kayaking, snow and water skiing, hunting, Here you will find yourself surrounded by,
golf courses and many wineries to explore. and drawn to, Tauranga’s harbour which is
sheltered from the open ocean by Matakana
Island and Mount Maunganui.
The most identifiable element of
The city’s main hospitality area is right on
the Bay of Plenty is its expansive
the waterfront. Choose from a wide range
coastline.
of bars and restaurants along The Strand
10where fine dining and international cuisine
is served alongside bar snacks and tapas Tauranga Hospital
platters. This is where locals come to share
after-work drinks, celebrate big events and Tauranga Hospital provides health services
socialise with friends. to the people of the Western Bay of Plenty.
A secondary hospital, it provides level
Tauranga’s growing arts scene is evident 4-5 services including medical, surgical,
right across the city. You are sure to notice paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and
renowned local street artist Owen Dippie’s mental health. The hospital is also a base for
major works which span several stories high a range of associated clinical support services
on the side of many buildings. Pay a visit to and allied health, such as rehabilitation, speech
Tauranga’s Art Gallery to view national and therapy, physiotherapy, stroke and cardiac
international exhibitions and be charmed by support, district nursing and drug and alcohol
Greerton’s yarn bombing craze, where giant programmes.
balls of wool and knitting encase the trunks
of cherry trees which line the suburban There are 349 beds at Tauranga Hospital,
village streets. including the Special Care Baby Unit, maternity
and mental health. Approximately 224 beds
This city is also the economic hub of the are available for medical and surgical patients
Western Bay of Plenty. Many national and (including critical care and coronary care) with
international businesses are based here, and a further 58 for children and older people
the bustling Port of Tauranga is the country’s and 17 for a medical day stay. 24 beds are
largest export port. Catch a glimpse of the designated for mental health patients and 10
port in action as you drive over the Harbour for mental health for older people. There are
Bridge or take a scenic helicopter flight 43 beds available for maternity, including 12
across the region. for the special care baby unit.
Head just out of town to explore walking Tauranga Hospital serves one of the fastest-
tracks and waterfalls, or take your courage growing populations in the country and
with you to the TECT All Terrain Park to the campus has undergone significant
experience high wire adventures, mountain development in recent years to allow the
biking and motorsport activities. BOPDHB to grow health services to match.
In recent years the hospital has seen the
Whether you want to dine, shop, explore the construction of a new wing, including new
fascinating culture and history, or simply kick theatres, an outpatient’s department and a
off your shoes and relax on the green grass maternity unit, of extremely high quality.
under blue skies, Tauranga is waiting for you.
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 11The fertile land that surrounds Whakatāne is
Whakatāne a wonderful place to sample fresh produce –
especially summer berries. Visit Julian’s Berry
Farm on the outskirts of town to pick fresh
Welcome to Whakatāne – the sunshine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and
capital of New Zealand! Local Māori believe more. Or try one of their enormous berry
New Zealand was first discovered more than ice-creams, made right in front of your eyes.
1,000 years ago by Tiwakawaka, who settled
his people in what is now Whakatāne. The
Whakatāne is known as the ‘kiwi
town takes pride in its rich Māori history
capital of the world’ and is home to
and is the perfect place to enjoy authentic
many of these rare flightless birds.
cultural experiences.
Whakatāne is the cultural hub of the coastal
Bay of Plenty and is home to Ngati Awa (the
dominant Māori tribe in this area). You can
experience New Zealand’s indigenous culture
first-hand when you visit Mataatua Wharenui
– the most well-travelled Māori meeting
house in the country.
Learn why this grand building spent more
than 130 years away in Australia and the
UK before returning home to Whakatāne.
Admire its intricate wooden carvings and feel
the spiritual presence of Māori ancestors.
A digital light show combined with cultural
songs and stories will leave your spine-
tingling.
Visible from the shore sits Moutohora (Whale
Island). Join a small tour group and explore
the island looking for native birds and seals.
Dig your own hot pool at Sulphur Bay beach
and watch geothermal hot water rise up
through the sand.
Whakatāne is known as the ‘kiwi capital of
the world’ and is home to many of these rare
flightless birds. Listen for their calls at night
as they scuttle through nearby bush and
reserves.
1267 beds are available for medical and surgical
Whakatāne Hospital patients with a further 14 designated for
children.
Whakatāne Hospital provides health
services to the people of the Eastern Bay Whakatāne Hospital serves a population that
of Plenty. A secondary hospital, it provides is rurally and coastally based, covering a wide
level 3-4 services including medical, surgical, geographic region. The BOPDHB is currently
orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics, working on plans to redevelop the hospital
gynaecology and mental health. The hospital campus, to meet new seismic requirements
is also a base for a range of associated clinical and the modern needs of a diverse region.
support services and allied health, such as
rehabilitation, speech therapy, physiotherapy, It is envisaged that Whakatāne Hospital
stroke and cardiac support, district nursing will be a key base for clinical and medical
and drug and alcohol programmes. trainees in the future, as the DHB’s Clinical
School becomes more established. Some
There are 110 beds at Whakatāne Hospital, training and placement programmes are
including the Special Care Baby Unit, already underway.
Maternity and Mental Health. Approximately
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 13Lakes District Health Board
Rotorua
Lakes District Health Board serves a
Rotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, population of just over 100,000 and covers
shooting geysers and natural hot springs, 9,570 square kilometres. It stretches from
as well as showcasing our fascinating Māori Mourea in the north to Mangakino in the
culture. west down to Turangi in the south and
across to Kaingaroa village in the east. The
Catch a whiff of Rotorua’s sulphur-rich air major centres of population are Rotorua and
and you’ve already had an introduction to Taupo and the main smaller communities
NZ’s most dynamic geothermal area. The are Mangakino and Turangi. The DHB’s
Māori revered this place, naming one of boundaries take in the two main iwi groups
the most spectacular springs Wai-O-Tapu of Te Arawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa.
(Sacred Waters). Today 34% of the population
is Māori, with cultural performances and Lakes DHB is responsible for the provision
traditional hāngi (steam-cooked banquets) (or funding the provision) of the majority of
as big an attraction as the landscape itself. health services in the Lakes District.
Nestled beside the cerulean blue Lake
Rotorua, the township of Rotorua is home
to one of the most unique tourism sites in the Services include:
world. Aside from the breathtaking scenery
of this volcanic-shaped wonderland, the 16 • Two hospital sites (Rotorua and
beautiful lakes in the region and the lush Taupo)
green of the abundant native flora, Rotorua • Nine continuing care facilities – in
is a geothermal paradise and the cultural addition, we have one Hospital
heartland. Specialist Services – Psychogeriatric
Unit
• One mental health inpatient facility
Rotorua is a geothermal paradise
and the cultural heartland. • Four community bases for mental
health iCAMHS (Infant, Child and
Adolescent): Adult community at
Rotorua and Taupo; and Mental
Health Service for Older People
Rotorua
• 14 aged related residential care
facilities (rest homes)
• 18 pharmacies (11 Rotorua, 6 Taupo,
1 Turangi)
• 21 GP practices (5 Taupo/Turangi/
Mangakino and 16 Rotorua)
• 12 Māori providers, one of which
also looks after Pacific interests
• Two primary health organisations
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Lakes DHB: population and also for
people referred from other
• Works with key stakeholders to DHBs
plan the strategic direction for
health and disability services • Promotes, protects and
improves our population’s
• Plans regional and national work health and wellbeing.
in collaboration with the National Through health promotion,
Health Board and other DHBs health protection, health
education and the provision
• Funds the provision of the of evidence-based public
majority of the public health and health initiatives
disability services in the Lakes
district, through the agreements
with providers
• Provides hospital and specialist
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Taumarunui
Ruapehu’s largest town, Taumarunui is a
Today, this vibrant town is the
great base for exploring Whanganui and
launching point for a raft of outdoor
Tongariro National Parks, Pureora Forest
activities, including Whanganui River
and beyond.
canoe trips and trout fishing for
which the area is world-famous.
Nestled in green hills at the junction of
the Whanganui and Ongarue Rivers,
Taumarunui’s rich history starts with early
Māori (who named it ‘the place of big shelter’) Taumarunui Hospital
and rolls through the railways and associated
pioneering industries of coal mining, forestry Taumarunui Hospital is a rural hospital
and farming. 160km south of Hamilton. It serves the King
Country and northern Ruapehu districts and
Today, this vibrant town is the launching is part of the Waikato District Health Board.
point for a raft of outdoor activities,
including Whanganui River canoe trips and Recently, a new model of care was launched
trout fishing for which the area is world- to reduce the high number of non-
famous for. Other options include mountain emergency visits to Taumarunui Hospital.
biking through Pureora Forest on the Timber Waikato DHB’s Community Southern Rural
Trail, and taking the famous rail cart trip Health and Taumarunui Community Kokiri
with Forgotten World Adventures. Railway Trust started a collaborative project to help
enthusiasts may also want to check out the locals connect with their primary health care
engineering marvel known as the Raurimu providers.
Spiral, not far away.
Recently, a new model of care was launched
Visitors looking for more relaxing activities to reduce the high number of non-
are also well catered for. Must-dos are emergency visits to Taumarunui Hospital.
shopping on the high street, visiting Lauren’s Waikato DHB’s Community Southern Rural
riverside lavender farm, and enjoying good Health and Taumarunui Community Kokiri
food and company down at the friendly RSA. Trust started a collaborative project to help
locals connect with their primary health care
providers.
16• Burn Care
Services include:
• Breast Care
• Emergency Care • Maternity Services
• Acute Care • Home Health Care
• Hospital Delivery • Childbirth
• Counselling • Assisted Living
• Convalescent Care
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Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay is a region on the east coast Planet, there’s something for everyone to
of New Zealand’s North Island and is world enjoy in Hawke’s Bay and so much more to
renowned for its wine (red wine in particular). the area than sunshine and wine.
The region has a population of 164,000, 3.4
percent of New Zealand’s total population.
The two main cities are located close to each
With over 70 wineries across the region,
other – Napier on the coast, and Hastings
you’ll find almost endless opportunities
17 kilometres inland. Smaller towns include,
to explore the spectacular vineyard
Wairoa, Waipawa and Waipukurau, while
countryside and enjoy the world class
other small settlements are found throughout
wines and hospitality on offer.
the region.
Hawke’s Bay has a mild climate. Summer is
commonly sunnier and warmer than the New Hawke’s Bay Fallen
Zealand average with droughts occurring Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
regularly. Winters are also far from artic,
although frosts and occasional snow aren’t Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial
unheard of. Hospital is a 364-bed hospital located in
Hastings. In 2015, Hawke’s Bay Hospital
As New Zealand’s oldest wine region, Hawke’s reverted to its original name, Hawke’s Bay
Bay wine is known for its complexity and Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, to mark
range in taste, although it’s not just an integral the centenary of World War I.
part of the visitor experience in Hawke’s Bay,
but also a vital pillar of the economy. With
over 70 wineries across the region, you’ll find
almost endless opportunities to explore the Services include:
spectacular vineyard countryside and enjoy
• Children’s Health
the world class wines and hospitality on
offer. • Maternity
• Surgical
From the beautiful rocky slopes of Te Mata • Medical
Peak and Cape Kidnappers, to the National
• Mental Health
Aquarium and the all ages fun of Splash
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Whanganui
One of the first cities to be founded in New
Whanganui still features the picture-perfect
Zealand, Whanganui, meaning ‘big bay’ or
heritage buildings, world-class museums
‘big harbour’, comes from the great river that
and established gardens developed over a
flows through it.
century ago.
Once New Zealand’s fifth-largest city,
Whanganui still features the picture-perfect
heritage buildings, world-class museums Whanganui Hospital
and established gardens developed over a
century ago. Modern facilities, modern equipment,
modern thinking and the opportunity to
Look in any direction and you’ll see a wide make a real difference are four good reasons
river, black sand beaches or rolling green hills why staff enjoy working for the WDHB. It’s
with views of Mount Taranaki and Mount an organisation that ‘punches well above
Ruapehu on the horizon. its weight’ within New Zealand’s healthcare
sector.
Home to hundreds of working artists,
Whanganui is buzzing with creative Whanganui Hospital is situated on the West
energy. From the hot kiln studio at New Coast of New Zealand’s North Island within
Zealand’s only community glass centre to easy access of Wellington. The hospital
the prestigious New Zealand Opera School, has a wide range of services with general
there is no shortage of artistic talent. The medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics,
town is also home to numerous galleries, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dental and
theatres and music venues. psychiatry included.
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 19The Emergency Department has It’s close proximity to the mountains makes
approximately 20,000 presentations each it ideal for tramping, skiing, fishing and
year (including paediatrics). The department a variety of outdoor adventure pursuits.
is well equipped with a 5-bed short stay Whanganui proudly boasts a heritage rich
ward and performs a range of ED-based in arts and culture, and excellent educational
procedures, including manipulations and and sports training facilities.
cardioversions under sedation.
It offers a relaxed lifestyle, affordable
The Critical Care Unit caters for the majority housing, and an easy commute to work.
of our intubated patients, with further Not to mention, an easy two-and-a-half-
support and other specialties provided by hour drive from Wellington. Whatever your
Palmerston North Hospital and tertiary care interests, Whanganui can offer the best of
at Wellington Hospital. both worlds – the perfect work opportunity,
and a lifestyle to match.
Whanganui’s located on the historically
significant and beautiful Whanganui River.
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Palmerston North is home to 84,000 people, walks, bike tracks and gardens, with plenty
making it New Zealand’s eighth largest urban of picnic facilities and a café located at the
area by population. Often described as centre.
having the ideal combination of vibrant city
life and accessible rural pursuits, Palmerston You can also gain free admission to the Central
North is also handily located just over two Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre. The
hours’ drive from Wellington International centre takes local native wildlife that has
Airport. The original Māori name for the recently undergone treatment at Massey
site of the city, “Te Papa-i-Oea,” translates University (just across the Manawatu River)
to “How beautiful it is”. We’re confident you and helps to rehabilitate them. Admission is
will agree. free, with multiple rehabilitation, breeding
and walkthrough aviaries.
One of Palmerston North’s draws is the
New Zealand Rugby Museum, where you For a slightly more adventurous outdoor
can learn the history of the sport that has experience, you can take the Kahuts Shuttle
helped to shape the country and peruse a service to Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike
collection of some of the world’s rarest rugby Park, located just over 10km from the city.
artefacts. Continuing your cultural education, Once there, you have access to more than
Palmerston North is also home to a variety 30km of single track from grade 2-6 with a
of art galleries including the Zimmerman Art variety of trail types including flow, jumps,
Gallery, as well as several heritage collections technical and extreme.
and even a liberal sprinkling of urban street
art which you can find across the area.
Often described as having the ideal
combination of vibrant city life and
Though the city is famed for its array of
accessible rural pursuits, Palmerston North
beautiful parks, Victoria Esplanade stands out
is also handily located just over two hours’
as the largest and arguably most beautiful.
drive from Wellington International Airport.
Set against the bank of the Manawatu River,
the park is home to 26 hectares of bush
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 21centre and is linked with both the Auckland
Palmerston North Hospital and Otago medical schools.
Operated by the MidCentral District Health In 2018, Palmerston North Hospital turned
Board and located on the northern edge 125 years old, having served the Manawatu
of the city near Palmerston North Airport, region since 1893! The hospital came into
the hospital services an 880,000-hectare existence thanks to the efforts of the local
geographic region spanning the North Island. community who acquired land, petitioned
the government to change legislation and
Facilities include a dedicated Intensive Care organised a myriad of fundraising activities.
Unit, Coronary Artery Unit and Neonatal The project was eventually completed at
Unit as well as one of the largest trauma a cost of three times the initial budget,
centres in New Zealand. The hospital is a with provision for the care of 25 patients.
350-bed secondary care facility that services Interestingly, one of the original members of
an urban population of more than 85,000 staff, Ellen Dougherty, was the world’s first
with a total population catchment of roughly Registered Nurse.
twice that number. The hospital is a teaching
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Wairarapa
Wairarapa occupies the south-eastern corner
of the North Island, east of the capital city
Wairarapa District Health
Wellington and south-west of the Hawke’s Board & Hospital
Bay region. The name means “Glistening
Waters” and is said to have been applied by The Wairarapa District Health Board
an early Māori explorer, Haunui, who saw meets the needs of around 45,000 citizens
the rivers and lake from the mountains to within the region. It employs around 700
the west. staff (full-time and part-time). They work
with others to plan, fund and provide a
The charming region offers travellers a range of healthcare services for residents
wide range of experiences. Head up to the of Wairarapa, including:
Waiohine Gorge at the foot of the Tararua
Ranges and a swing bridge is your gateway
to tramping tracks into the breathtaking • Primary healthcare providers
Forest Park. You could also head out to Cape • Aged residential care and home
Palliser on the coast and you’ll pass through support services
the tiny fishing village of Ngawi where you’ll • Mental health providers
see a colourful array of old bulldozers and
• Pharmacies
tractors parked on the beach.
• Laboratory and radiology providers
The towns have their own individual • Local, regional and national hospitals
character and charm. Martinborough is the • Regional public health support
central hub of the local wine industry – take a
tour of the vineyards – whilst Greytown has
an architectural charisma and is a favourite Wairarapa Hospital in its current form is a
weekend getaway amongst Wellingtonians. new, purpose-built facility that opened in
2006. The development had a budget of
around $30 million and was funded by the
Head up to the Waiohine Gorge
Wairarapa DHB. Wairarapa Hospital has
at the foot of the Tararua Ranges and a
92 beds, an emergency department and
swing bridge is your gateway to tramping
the full range of standard health services
tracks into the breathtaking Forest Park.
such as medical, surgical, rehab, radiology,
maternity and paediatrics.
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Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second-most
Surrounded by nature and fuelled
populous urban area of New Zealand, with
by creative energy, Wellington is a
approximately 418,500 residents. It is located
compact city with a powerful mix of
at the south-western tip of the North Island,
culture, history, nature and cuisine.
between the Cook Strait and the Remutaka
Range.
Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative Wellington Hospital
energy, Wellington is a compact city with a
powerful mix of culture, history, nature and Wellington Regional Hospital is the largest
cuisine. Fuel your visit with strong coffee and facility operated by Capital & Coast District
world-class craft beer – Wellingtonians are Health Board (DHB) and is one of five major
masters of casual dining, with plenty of great tertiary hospitals in New Zealand. It provides a
restaurants, night markets and food trucks. comprehensive range of specialist secondary
Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington’s golden- services and regional tertiary services. These
sand inner-city beach and delve into the many tertiary services include cardiology and
museums, art galleries and theatre shows that cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular
make up the city’s pulsing cultural scene. surgery, renal medicine and transplants,
genetics, oncology, paediatric surgery,
If you’re into the outdoors, Wellington has neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, trauma,
action-packed adventure activities like endocrinology, intensive care, urology,
mountain biking and sea-water kayaking, as rehabilitation and specialised forensic
well as beautiful walks around the harbour services.
and surrounding hills. Try the visually stunning
Makara Peak track, as well as the City to Sea As a major teaching hospital, Wellington
walk where you can experience the best of provides an educational environment for
Wellington’s waterfront. Ride the cable car up medical students of Otago University’s
the hill to Kelburn for amazing views over the Wellington School of Medicine and
city and enjoy an ice cream at the top. postgraduate training for clinical professionals.
Wellington Regional Hospital is also the
On the waterfront itself, you’ll find the Te region’s main emergency and only trauma
Papa Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand’s service, with a rooftop helipad providing a link
national museum. Te Papa, as it’s colloquially to surgical, intensive care, neonatal intensive
known, means ‘our place’ and is one of the care and emergency services. Inpatient adult
best interactive museums in the world. mental health services and a day hospital are
provided at Te Whare O Matairangi on the
Wellington campus.
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Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 25Nelson
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Situated on the eastern shores of Tasman
Bay, Nelson is the oldest city in the South Nelson Marlborough Health
Island and the second-oldest in New
Zealand –established in 1841 and declared Nelson Hospital, in particular, provides
a city by royal charter in 1858. approximately 140 beds for Nelson and
Tasman patients. Wairau Hospital also refers
The city is renowned for its stunning natural to Marlborough patients to Nelson Hospital
landscapes, featuring everything from for specialised services.
seemingly never-ending golden beaches to
mesmerising forests and ruggedly stunning
mountains. Everything is easily within reach,
whether you arrive via ferry from the North
Nelson Marlborough
Island, fly into the airport, or drive up from Health: Key Facts
the South.
• The main funder and provider
of health services in the Nelson,
Tasman and Marlborough regions
The city is renowned for its stunning • Employs more people than any other
natural landscapes. organisation in the region – around
2,500 people
• Comprised of two hospitals, two
public health services and various
community services
• Aids nearly 145,000 people
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Blenheim
Situated at the heart of the Marlborough Peter Jackson’s personal collection of WW1
district, Blenheim boasts one of the sunniest planes and memorabilia on display in the
climates in New Zealand, with warm “Knights of the Sky” exhibition at The Omaka
summers and crisp winters amounting to Aviation Heritage Centre. The aviation story
an estimated average of 2,438 hours of of the war is brought to life in sensational
sunshine per year. It is well-known as the sets created by the acclaimed talent of Weta
centre of New Zealand’s wine industry, and Workshop – a spectacle that is not to be
the abundance of vineyards surrounding missed!
the area, particularly in the stunning Wairau
Valley, thrive in this environment. In fact, Blenheim is a great place to explore on foot,
Blenheim produces the majority of New with a range of popular walkways available
Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc, which has found in the district’s many parks and reserves,
favour all over the world for its vibrant, zesty including the Taylor River Reserve and the
quality. botanical gardens at Pollard Park, which is
also home to a playground and golf course.
In celebration of the region’s diverse Further afield, you’ll find walks through the
offerings, the annual Marlborough Wine bush and along the rugged coastline, as
and Food Festival is the longest-running well as fishing, kayaking, water-skiing and
event of its kind in New Zealand, showcasing scenic cruises. Just a short drive away, you
local wines, fresh produce and world- can swim with dolphins in the Marlborough
famous entertainment. Those not inclined Sounds or go whale-watching in Kaikoura.
to winery-hopping will still have plenty of And although Blenheim gives the impression
options to stimulate their taste buds, from of being in a world of its own, Wellington is
sampling handmade chocolates to visiting a just a 30-minute flight away.
unique beer garden. In and around the urban
area, you’ll also find an abundance of cafes,
restaurants, bars and artisan food outlets. Blenheim boasts one of the sunniest
climates in New Zealand, with warm
The town is home to several fascinating summers and crisp winters amounting to
and affordable museums, including director an estimated average of 2,438 hours of
sunshine per year.
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 27Wairau Hospital For its medical staff, Wairau Hospital offers
a range of facilities, including computers,
Falling under the Nelson Marlborough District printers, TV, a separate bedroom and kitchen,
Health Board – the major health services as well as showers, toilets and lockers. There
provider in the top of the South Island, is also a gym and a clinical library available
Wairau Hospital provides approximately 65 on site. For those looking to upskill, there are
beds for a catchment population of 44,000. plenty of opportunities to take part in training
and education, from departmental teaching,
Key services include General Medicine, lunchtime sessions and GP presentations to
General Surgery, ENT, Dental, Urology, advanced cardiac life support training and
Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, radiology teaching – as well as generous
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AT&R and training leave and expenses provisions.
Anaesthetics, and also refers Marlborough
patients to Nelson Hospital for specialised
services when required. The hospital’s
Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department
Emergency Department was recognised by
is recognised as the best performer in New
the National Asset Management Programme
Zealand in terms of space, layout, storage
as the only one in New Zealand to provide
and operating room capacity.
adequate space, layout, storage and
operating room capacity for a modern model
of care.
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The West Coast is a region of New Zealand Recent years have seen a tremendous tourist
on the South Island. It is one of the more boom with more and more things to do year
remote and most sparsely populated areas on year.
of the country, with the main towns being
Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika. The region is well known for its charismatic
locals and Kiwi hospitality – it’s a true New
The region is steeped in gold and coal mining Zealand experience. Key attractions in the
history and it still retains its character and region include Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef
pioneering spirit. Following the Gold Rush and Fox Glacier, the Haast World Heritage
in the 1860s, coal became the region’s main Area and Lake Brunner. You can choose
industry in the 1880s and has been a critical helicopter rides to the incredible glaciers,
financial contributor to the community walking and jet boat safaris, cave rafting,
ever since. The area is also famous for its quad bike tours, a gold rush experience, bird-
Greenstone and Timber. watching tours and much more.
‘The Coast’, as the locals call it, stretches
‘The Coast’, as the locals call it,
over 600km, includes five national parks
stretches over 600km, includes five
and welcomes over one million tourists a
national parks and welcomes over
year. Stunning landscapes and jaw-dropping
one million tourists a year.
activities provide something for everyone.
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 29emergency department, critical care unit,
Te Nikau, Grey Hospital acute and planned medical and surgical
and Health Centre services, maternity services, paediatrics
and outpatient care, as well as geriatric
The brand-new Te Nikau, Grey Hospital assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
and Health Centre, designed to replace the services.
current Grey Base Hospital, is purpose-built
to provide more integrated services and Te Nikau’s state-of-the-art design is
deliver modern models of care to people futureproofed to allow for flexible ways of
across the West Coast. working, and will serve the community and
wider region well into the future.
The 8,500-metre, $121.9 million facility
includes 56 in-patient beds, three operating
theatres, radiology, laboratory services and Te Nikau’s state-of-the-art design is
an integrated family health centre which will futureproofed to allow for flexible ways of
provide an exciting opportunity for staff to working, and will serve the community and
see the link between primary and secondary wider region well into the future.
care under one roof. It also houses a 24/7
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Timaru
Sitting midway between Christchurch and plantings and wildlife, and is host to a range of
Dunedin, Timaru is the second-largest events and entertainment throughout the year.
city in Canterbury. Touted as one of the
region’s “hidden gems”, Timaru enjoys a mix Further inland, the 65-hectare Centennial Park
of mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches, (known locally as Scenic Reserve) offers activities
offering a rural family lifestyle to suit a for the whole family and is a prime location for
range of tastes while still having access to walking, jogging, mountain biking and exercising
excellent facilities, education, health and dogs. You can even try your hand at BMX or
infrastructure. For those who need to travel orienteering, or perhaps have a picnic in the sun
further afield, Richard Pearse Airport is only and feed the ducks – all just a short distance
a few minutes’ drive away, providing regular from the main urban area.
flights to Wellington.
The city also offers a great collection of restaurants
A sport and leisure hub, Timaru has a and cafés which link the beach to the main
comprehensive range of community sporting shopping area and is renowned for its Edwardian
facilities for everything from rugby and history and architecture, constructed in local
cricket to golf, yachting and even croquet – volcanic bluestone. The arts and culture scene
many of which are designed to international has something for everyone, with a rich blend of
standards. the historic, traditional and contemporary. The
city’s art gallery holds the third largest public art
If you love the outdoors, you’ll enjoy the collection in the South Island, and the museum
many opportunities for tramping, climbing, displays a fascinating collection of moa-hunter
mountain biking, boating, surfing and fishing artefacts and whaling relics.
that are available nearby, and there are also
five ski fields within easy driving distance of
Touted as one of the region’s “hidden
the city. The golden sands of Caroline Bay is
gems”, Timaru enjoys a mix of
a favourite destination of the locals, offering
mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches.
a safe swimming beach, pool, playground,
aviary, skate park, boardwalks, native
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 31would undergo a $1.4 million makeover to
Timaru Hospital modernise the facilities, streamline services
and create a better environment for patients.
Timaru Hospital is a modern 24-hour General Key developments include new triage and
Hospital with 131 beds and $70 million treatment areas to provide faster tracking
annual operating expenditure. Specialties for patients with minor injuries and free up
include General Surgery, General Medicine, bed spaces in the Emergency Department,
Cardiology Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, as well as a new procedure room to facilitate
Emergency, Oncology, Rheumatology, minor procedures on the ground floor rather
Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, than in a theatre.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ICU/CCU,
Ophthalmology, ENT, Oral & Dental Surgery, The refurbishment will help to optimise
and Geriatrics. the hospital’s existing layout, enabling the
best possible care for patients and the best
The average day sees around 35 hospital working conditions for staff.
discharges, 45 emergency department
attendances, 261 home/school visits and
The average day sees around 35 hospital
281 outpatient attendances as the hospital
discharges, 45 emergency department
provides quality health services that meet
attendances, 261 home/school visits and
the needs of the community.
281 outpatient attendances.
In 2019, it was announced that the hospital’s
emergency and outpatient departments
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Oamaru
Located 112 km north of Dunedin and natural habitat. You can also spot another of the
home to about 13,000 people, Oamaru is world’s rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed penguin
the largest town in the Waitaki District and (hoiho), in addition to the fur seals and other
is thought to be one of the next boom towns unusual seabirds that call Oamaru home.
attracting people looking to relocate from
the big cities. For the leisure-seekers, Oamaru Harbour offers
stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and an array
One of Oamaru’s most renowned features of cafes, restaurants and artisan shopping. There
is the Victorian Precinct, which is home is even a quirky steampunk-themed playground
to some of the Southern Hemisphere’s and bike park to keep the kids busy. Lovers of the
most complete Victorian streetscapes and great outdoors will enjoy the spectacular local
19th-century architecture, made from walk and cycling trails, including Cape Wanbrow
locally quarried limestone. There you will Walk, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and the Bushy
find shops, galleries and traditional crafts, Beach Walk. And foodies can sample a variety of
and this unique slice of history is proudly locally made treats such as beer and cider, artisan
commemorated each November during cheese and even classic Kiwi sweets, not to
Oamaru’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations. mention the international-award-winning wines
Both because of the Victorian architecture being produced in Waitaki Valley, New Zealand’s
and the town’s artsy atmosphere, Oamaru newest wine appellation.
has become New Zealand’s self-proclaimed
capital of Steampunk, and a Steampunk
Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki
Festival is held annually during June.
District and is thought to be one of the next
boom towns attracting people looking to
Oamaru’s other claim to fame is its colonies
relocate from the big cities.
of little blue penguins, the largest of which is
now a council-run activity offering a unique
opportunity to view the penguins in their
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 33CT Scanning and Ultrasound), Geriatric and
Oamaru Hospital Mobile Surgical Services. It also serves as
the base for wider Allied and Community
Oamaru Hospital, operated by Waitaki Health Services such as District Nursing,
District Health Services, is a 44-bed facility Physiotherapy, Social Work, Occupational
providing the only secondary level healthcare Therapy and Clinical Needs Assessment.
services to the population of the Waitaki
District, with a catchment population of For doctors and other health professionals,
approximately 22,000 within a boundary Oamaru Hospital provides a unique
area of approximately 8,990 square opportunity to work with a dedicated team in
kilometres. Located in the central business a modern facility with up-to-date equipment
area of Oamaru, it aims to provide high- and technology, while enjoying the great
quality hospital and community healthcare lifestyle that the region has to offer.
services close to home.
Oamaru Hospital provides a unique
The hospital offers a range of public and
opportunity to work with a dedicated
private integrated services including a 24/7
team in a modern facility with up-to-date
Emergency Department, Inpatient beds,
equipment and technology.
Maternity, Laboratory, Specialist Outpatient
Clinics, Radiology (Plain Film Radiography,
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Queenstown
Sitting on the shore of Lake Wakatipu and Arrowtown or make the two-hour scenic drive to
bordered by the dramatic Remarkables Te Anau and the spell-binding landscape of fiords
ranges, Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s beyond. The well-serviced airport and robust
most renowned destinations. As the infrastructure check the boxes of accessibility
birthplace of bungy jumping, it’s no surprise and convenience for those who choose to make
that adventure-seekers are drawn to the Queenstown their permanent home.
“adventure capital of the world,” which is
famous for the many outdoor activities on
As the birthplace of bungy jumping, it’s no
offer year-round. Queenstown is a popular
surprise that adventure-seekers are drawn
base for skiers and snowboarders during
to the “adventure capital of the world,”
winter and offers a variety of activities for
which is famous for the many outdoor
every other season including cycling trails,
activities on offer year-round.
canyon swinging, jetboating, skydiving,
helicopter tours, horse trekking and river
rafting.
Lake District Hospital
Not to be pigeonholed as the domain of the
adrenaline-junkies, the town provides plenty Situated in Frankton, the Lakes District
of more laid-back options as well. Walking Hospital services a permanent population
tracks, hiking trails and sightseeing tours of 23,000 people across the Queenstown
are just a few of the ways you can immerse Lakes District, including Queenstown,
yourself in the spectacular scenery, or for a Arrowtown, Kingston, Garston, Glenorchy
mellower alternative, take a relaxing uphill and the Wakatipu Basin, along with a large
gondola ride and enjoy sweeping views of number of tourists each year.
the landscape from a new perspective.
The hospital has a total of 21 beds, consisting
With day spas, a vibrant restaurant scene, of Inpatient Acute Care, Maternity, Disability
thermal hot springs, boutique shopping and Support, Long Stay Elderly Hospital
fine vineyards nearby, there are plenty of Care, Allied Health Services, Diagnostics,
ways to indulge during your time off, making Radiology, District Nursing, Mental Health
Queenstown a fantastic place to create your and Emergency. For minor procedures,
ideal lifestyle. When you want to go further there are 10 visiting specialists who provide
afield, visit the quaint gold-mining village of outpatient clinics and day surgery.
Location Guide: Working in New Zealand 35There are around 400 ED presentations
each month with up to 50 transfers to
The Lakes District Hospital sees around
secondary or tertiary hospitals, creating a
400 ED presentations each month
varied work environment for staff. Along
with up to 50 transfers to secondary or
with a multidisciplinary team structure and
tertiary hospitals, creating a varied work
good linkages with local GPs, there are also
environment for staff.
strong linkages with Southland Hospital and
Dunedin Hospital, which provide secondary
and tertiary services when needed.
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