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Northland DHB is a key provider of health and disability services for the population of Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), which runs from Te Hana to Cape Reinga.

This area has many small rural communities, which are widely dispersed and a large Maori population. Northland DHB provides care for the 157,500 people living in this area and employs over 2600 staff across 4 service hospitals.
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Not only is Waitemata DHB one of the fastest growing DHBs in New Zealand but this year will open a range of state-of-the-art facilities such as the new ED at North Shore Hospital. It serves a wide area from North Shore in the South to Wellsford in the North. In order to meet the needs of the 525,000 people living in these areas, Waitemata DHB employs around 5,500 people in more than 30 different locations, including Waitakere Hospital in West Auckland. Investment in staff remains a key priority - The new Health Campus launched this year offers staff high quality training opportunities combined with improving their education.

The DHB budget is over a billion dollars per year and with that comes huge patient expectation and demands. Waitemata DHB provides an expanding range of services, including child disability, rehabilitation and respite services, forensic psychiatric services, oral health services for school-aged children and adolescents, and alcohol and drug services.
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Counties Manukau DHB (CMDHB) provides health and disability services for the territorial authorities of Franklin, Papakura and Manukau in South Auckland. Over 481,000 people, which is roughly 11% of New Zealand's population, live in this area. Around a third of this population are of Maori or Pacific descent and 25% are aged 14 years or less. Nearly 34% of people living in Counties Manukau are living in areas that are very deprived. This has a significant impact on health and health service provision in the area and provides unique and interesting challenges for staff.

CMDHB provides many specialised services, including neo-natal intensive care, renal dialysis, orthopaedics, spinal injury rehabilitation, reconstructive and macillo-facial surgery and specialist burn care.
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Set within the heart of New Zealand's largest city, and with a staff of more than 9000, Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) serves around 10 per cent of the country's population. Being New Zealand's largest clinical research facility, ADHB is also a provider of excellence in primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary services for around 1.6 million people in the northern region. Auckland City Hospital is not only a major teaching hospital that is aligned with the University of Auckland's Medical School, but is also a regional and national centre of excellence for several specialities. Specialist services for the whole of New Zealand include organ transplant (heart, lung and liver), paediatric cardiac services, high-risk obstetrics, hepatic intensive care unit transfers and epilepsy surgery. With its setting within a city that is diverse in culture, and is surrounded by beaches and the outdoors, ADHB provides the combination of professional career development and lifestyle.
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Waikato DHB covers almost 8% of New Zealand, running from the Coromandel in the north to Mt Ruapehu in the south, and from Raglan in the west to Waihi in the east. More than 363,400 people live in this area. 21.5% of the population are Maori. This group tends to be more effected by chronic conditions such as diabetes and smoking related diseases. As well as this, Waikato DHB's population is getting proportionately older, which also results in an increase in chronic and complex health conditions. In order to meet the needs of this population, Waikato DHB employs more than 6,000 people. Tertiary services, such as neurosurgery, specialised medical procedures and specialist trauma services, are provided through Waikato Hospital. Other services are spread between 4 rural hospitals, 2 maternity centres, an acute mental health facility and many other community-based services.
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Bay of Plenty DHB (BOP DHB) funds and provides health and disability services for the 200,000 people living on the east coast of the North Island. Major centres such as Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki are part of this DHB. Currently, BOP DHB employs 2,700 people, but the Bay of Plenty is experiencing the second fastest population growth rate of all of New Zealand's DHBs, so more staff may be needed in the future. In order to meet the needs of this growing population, BOP DHB provides public health services at Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals, as well as community health and disability services, and mental health services.
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Tairawhiti District Health funds and provides health and disability services to those living in the region running from Hicks Bay in the north to the Wharerata ranges in the south. It delivers a wide range of services to a multi-cultural community of approximately 46,000 people.

Tairawhiti DHB's main hospital is Gisborne Hospital, which provides secondary level services,including acute medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, mental health and addiction services, as well as gynaecology, obstetrics, child health, intensive and coronary care, assessment and rehabilitation. Tairawhiti District Health offers a dynamic, supportive and friendly work environment with variety, flexibility and one-on-one learning opportunities. As well as this, it is situated in an area well known for its relaxed lifestyle, fabulous beaches, and high sunshine hours.
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Lakes DHB funds and provides healthcare services for the 102,000 people living in Rotorua and district, Reporoa, Taupo, Turangi, Kaingaroa Village and Mangakino. There are two main hospitals in the area: Rotorua Hospital and Taupo Hospital. They provide inpatient, outpatient and day-patient services, as well as an array of community services. 32% of people living in the Lakes region are Maori and there is a small, but growing Pacific population.
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Whanganui DHB funds and provides health and disability services for the 62,210 people living in Whanganui and Rangitikei Territorial Authority areas, as well as Waimarino and Waiouru. Whanganui DHB has a large Maori population (23%) and a growing Pacific and Asian population (2% each group). It also has a relatively high percentage of people aged less than 15 years (22%) and older adults (16%). In order to meet the needs of its population, Whanganui DHB employs 1,100 people. Whanganui Hospital is the main provider of secondary level health services and it offers a comprehensive range of services. There are also rural health centres in Taihape, Marton and Waimarino.
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Hawke's Bay DHB is responsible for the planning and delivery of health and disability services in the Hawke's Bay. It employs 2500 people and offers a range of services, including medical, surgical and emergency care, mental health and addiction, diabetes, intensive care, maternity care, emergency response and laboratory services. The majority of services are offered at Hawke's Bay Hospital, in Hastings which has a 400 bed capacity. In addition, there are many community and rural based services including Napier Health Centre,Waipukurau and Wairoa.
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Taranaki DHB funds and provides health and disability services to the 104,280 people who live in Taranaki. Taranaki has an ageing population, with a higher than average proportion of people aged over 64 years. The number of people aged 15 to 39 is lower than the national average. These population characteristics have an impact on the provision of health services.
Taranaki DHB provides a range of services including public health, medical, surgical, mental health, allied health and ambulance services. The majority of secondary level hospital care is provided at Taranaki Hospital. The other main hospital in the area is Hawera Hospital. There are also health centres at Stratford, Opunake, Waitara, Mokau and Patea.
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MidCentral DHB provides health and disability services to a population of over 158,000 people. The MidCentral district consists of five Territorial Local Authority Districts: Horowhenua; Manawatu; Palmerston North City; Tararua; and the Otaki ward of the Kapiti coast. The majority of MidCentral's population live in Palmerston North City. Around 14% of the population are aged over 65years and 17% of the population are Maori.

MidCentral DHB has two hospitals - Palmerston North Hospital and the Horowhenua Health Centre. Palmerston North Hospital is a modern secondary hospital with 350 beds. Horowhenua Health Centre in Levin, is a new, purpose-built, rural health facility. It provides a wide range of services to the residents of Horowhenua, including on-site general practice and laboratory, maternity and pharmacy services. It also has 40 outpatient clinics.

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Enable New Zealand is an operating division of MidCentral District Health Board and therefore a not-for-profit entity. Our Head Office is based in Palmerston North with a further two sites in Hamilton and Christchurch.

Enable New Zealand currently directly administers and budget-manages funds for the Ministry of Health and ACC across a range of programmes including equipment supply and modification services, several subsidy programmes and discretionary funds for service coordination and generic disability information provision.
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Wairarapa DHB funds and provides health services to Wairarapa's 39,000 residents. This region extends from Cape Palliser to Mount Bruce, and from the Rimutaka and Tararua ranges to the Coast. Wairarapa DHB owns and operates Wairarapa Hospital. Other services include community based organisations, such as GPs, independent midwives and mental health services. The Wairarapa DHB also has a subsidiary company, 'Biomed', which provides biomedical testing and advice to various health providers throughout the country. Though small, Wairarapa DHB is fast becoming known for the innovative ways it works to improve the health of it's population.
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Hutt Valley DHB is a publicly funded hospital and health provider in the Hutt Valley, which is situated on the northern shores of Wellington Harbour. It employs 1,800 staff who provide secondary and tertiary hospital services, as well as community based care to a population of nearly 140,000 people. It's main facility is Hutt Hospital in Lower Hutt, which has 260 beds.
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Capital & Coast DHB (C&C DHB) provides health and disability services to the 250,000 people living in Wellington, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast. It employs around 3,200 full time staff to operate its two hospitals -Wellington and Kenepuru, as well as the Kapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu and many community centres.

Wellington Hospital is a teaching hospital associated with Otago University's Wellington School of Medicine. It provides a range of secondary and tertiary services, including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, renal medicine and transplants, genetics, oncology, paediatric surgery, neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, trauma, endocrinology, intensive care, urology, rehabilitation and specialised forensic services. Kenepuru Community Hospital provides secondary services for the communities north of Wellington. These include medical, surgical, psychiatric, maternity and child health services.
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Nelson Marlborough DHB (NMDHB) is the second largest employer at the top of the South Island, employing over 2,000 health professionals and other staff. It funds and provides health and disability services for almost 120,000 people living in the Nelson and Marlborough regions. These services include primary and secondary health services, Maori health services, mental health services and disability support for older adults. NMDHB manages a number of facilities, including Nelson Hospital, Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, as well as three rural hospitals and a psycho-geriatric facility. It also provides a number of community based services.
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The West Coast is New Zealand's most rural and sparsely populated DHB, which creates special challenges for those providing health services in the area. Compared to many other parts of New Zealand, West Coasters experience socio economic disadvantage, but in recent years, the economy and population have been growing. With these changes, both health status and life expectancy have also been improving. The West Coast DHB is currently collaborating with the Ministry of Health to develop a standard for models of care in New Zealand rural areas. Compared with other DHBs, West Coast DHB plays a more active role in primary health care. It is the major owner of general practices on the West Coast. This means that traditional general practice services are integrated with community services. This DHB also employs 12 rural nurse specialists who are responsible for pre-hospital care and are certified PRIME responders.
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Canterbury DHB (CDHB) is the second largest DHB in New Zealand in terms of population and geographical areas. It provides health and disability services to a region that extends from Kekerengu in the North to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West. It comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.

CDHB employs over 8,000 people, making it the largest employer in the South Island. Its staff are based in CDHB's 14 hospitals and various community centres. Christchurch Hospital is the major acute tertiary institution for the South Island and is one of the four main teaching hospitals in New Zealand.
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South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) is the fourth smallest DHB in New Zealand. It employs 950 staff and provides health and disability services to the 55,000 people living in South Canterbury. This region runs from the Southern Alps in the west to the coast in the east and from the Rangitata River in the north to the Waitaki River in the south. It includes the main centre of Timaru and a number of smaller towns and rural settlements.

Around half SCDHB's budget is devoted to primary health and disability services. The rest funds Timaru Hospital and Community Services. Services include acute medical, surgical and maternity services, as well as Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) services for older adults. It also provides a number of tertiary services through visiting clinicians.
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Southern DHB provides health and disability services to over 286,000 people living in Invercargill, Queenstown - Lakes District, Gore, rural Southland, Clutha, Central Otago, Maniototo, Waitaki District and Dunedin City. It is New Zealand's second largest DHB in terms of geographical area. It employs 4,500 staff to work in a number of sites, including Southland Hospital (Invercargill), Lakes District Hospital (Queenstown), Dunedin Hospital and Wakari Hospital (Dunedin). These hospitals have a long-standing relationship with the University of Otago's Medical School. This DHB provides a range of publicly funded primary, community and hospital health services, including cardiac and neurosurgery services.
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healthAlliance is the most significant shared services organisation providing services in the New Zealand health sector today. The shared services concept of healthAlliance was initiated in 1999 as a joint venture between Counties Manukau DHB and Waitemata DHB.

On the 1st March 2011 the formation of a new Northern Region shared services organisation provided a fresh start and new opportunity to provide efficient and effective delivery of non-frontline transactional support services for Northland DHB, Waitemata DHB, Auckland DHB and Counties Manukau DHB. Operating under the name healthAlliance, the organisation is jointly owned by the four DHBs and Health Benefits Ltd.

The main reasons for creating healthAlliance were to reduce duplication and increase efficiency of key non clinical services across four of the largest DHBs in New Zealand through the sharing of ideas and systems.

Sharing is more than centralising. Sharing delivers additional benefits to centralisation. Shared services are about dividing the costs, risks and rewards of joint ventures. Sharing enables different organisations to learn from each other and to achieve gains one organisation could not achieve by itself.

Through sharing, our customers and ourselves benefit from access to better quality products, find new resources more easily and spread the risk of loss.

The company now employs 500 people delivering the following services:

• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Finance
• Business Solutions
• Information Services
• Staff Service Centre (Pay processing services)
• Auckland Regional Internal Audit Service

Together we work across eight offices to provide our services to over 25,000 customers, serving 36.1% of the population of New Zealand.
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The Northern Regional Training Hub Ltd (NoRTH) provides House Officers and Registrars with information, tools and support to help you get your medical career started in the Auckland region. Whether you want to find out about working in Auckland, training opportunities, or you need help with immigrating to New Zealand or registering with the Medical Council, NoRTH can provide all the information that you need. They also welcome expressions of interest all year round and offer support for locums looking for work.

NoRTH is responsible for the coordination of postgraduate training and education throughout the northern region. It will be the mechanism for engagement with Health Workforce New Zealand and other central agencies in regards to workforce development and planning. The hubs will be multidisciplinary in their approach and will support and reinforce the relationships between the various employers of the trainee workforce, universities, colleges, and professional regulatory bodies. They will provide a centralised resource for learning and career decision-making as well as nationally coordinated and standardised training and curriculum delivery.
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TAS is a subsidiary company owned by the six District Health Boards (DHBs) in the Central Region - Capital & Coast, Hawke's Bay, Hutt Valley, MidCentral, Wairarapa and Whanganui. We are a Crown Entity subsidiary company and subject to the provisions of the Crown Entities Act 2004. TAS allocates its work streams across two arms, one regional and one national.

• The regional arm comprises:
• Corporate - who provide corporate services including finance, HR, IT, communications and the project management office,
• Regional Services Programme - who are involved in regional planning and project management and co-ordination within the regional work programme,
• Audit and Assurance - who undertake a programme of routine and special audits of health service providers in the Central Region who are contracted by DHBs, and
• The national arm provides national DHBs with strategic advice and support, and coordinates collaborative programmes. They operate as DHB Shared Services (DHBSS), and where appropriate as All District Health Boards.

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The New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) ensures that New Zealanders are supplied with safe blood products. NZBS undertakes four key roles: blood collection from voluntary donors; processing of blood donations; accreditation testing of blood donations; and blood banking.

Donor administration and blood collection co-ordination is focused on six main sites. These comprise of Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. These sites take responsibility for co-ordination of these activities across defined geographic regions. Donation Centres are also maintained in Tauranga, Napier, Nelson and two smaller sites in Auckland. Flexible mobile collection teams exist to service local communities.

Accreditation testing of blood donations is centralised in two sites, in Auckland and Christchurch with the component processing centralised to four sites collectively handling around 150,000 donations per year. The sites are in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. Blood products are then stored in blood banks, which are located in hospitals that are usually staffed 24 hours a day to meet any urgent need for blood. In these pre transfusion testing laboratories, blood products are matched to each individual patient. There are six NZBS blood banks in cities from Auckland to Dunedin. As well as this, there are a further 28 DHB-operated blood bank laboratories around the country.

Nationally, NZBS employs a team with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds both in operational roles and support functions including:

• Registered Nurses
• Donor Technicians
• Registered Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians
• Laboratory Assistants
• Administration
• Donor recruiters
• Logistics
• Management
• Clinicians
• Finance
• Information services
• Quality and Regulatory systems
• HR / Payroll

NZ Blood Service is a unique essential service who are committed to making a positive difference to both Donors, Patients and our staff. We are a strong values based organisation and are committed to the ongoing professional development of our team. To find out more about our organisation and the careers opportunities that NZBS can offer you, please click on the link below.
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