About Us

The role of District Health Boards (DHBs) in New Zealand is to protect, promote and improve the health and independence of the population living in the regions they cover. Each DHB funds, provides and ensures the provision of services for their region. This website presents the six unique District Health Boards located in the central region and by clicking on the links you’ll be able to browse through information about each DHB, the benefits of living in each particular region, and the types of position you can apply for. You will be able to make general enquiries on the nznurses.co.nz ‘Expressions of Interest’ page, or alternatively you can click through to the DHB you are interested in to find actual job vacancies available.

The central region DHBs comprise:

Capital and Coast (Wellington)
Capital and Coast is the leading provider of specialist health services in the central region, boasts the latest technology and is in the middle of constructing a new regional hospital. If you’re looking for the excitement of big city living and all it has to offer, click here.

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Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay is one of the sunniest regions in New Zealand, and is famous for its wineries and laid back lifestyle. Located on the east coast, Hawkes Bay is a great place to raise a family, with something to attract everyone. Hawkes Bay DHB provides superior health care for residents in Hawkes Bay and in the Chatham Islands. To learn more about us, click here.

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Hutt Valley
Located approximately 15 minutes from New Zealand’s capital, Hutt City provides the benefits of suburban living, with the big lights of the city just a short drive away. Hutt Valley DHB is an innovative and supportive employer, and is piloting the Magnet programme for New Zealand, which is aimed at recognising and promoting strong Nursing leadership. click here to find out more.

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MidCentral (Palmerston North)
MidCentral DHB is a progressive, caring employer located in Palmerston North, a vibrant city with an expansive cultural life. Just a short drive to activities like white water rafting, skiing, walking (tramping), bungy jumping, wine trails, and jet boat sprinting, this region has it all. To find out more about working at MidCentral, click here.

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Wairarapa
Wairarapa combines the attractions of rural living, world-renowned vineyards and beautiful, unspoilt landscapes. The brand new Wairarapa Hospital in Masterton is light, modern and compact and provides Nurses with more opportunities to really make a difference.  click here to learn more about us.

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Whanganui
Located within an easy drive of Mt Ruapehu’s majestic ski fields and beaches perfect for swimming or surfing, Wanganui is a great place to raise a family. Whanganui DHB provides health services for a community of around 68,000, and employs about 1,000 staff. To find out more about living and working in the Wanganui region, click here.

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Capital & Coast (Wellington) | Hawkes Bay | Hutt Valley | MidCentral | Wairarapa | Whanganui