Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Nurse and childAbout us

As District Health Boards, we provide government-funded hospital services to our region and fund other primary health services. We employ a wide range of health professionals to our inpatient and community based health services.

Where we are

Located in the lower South Island, we service a population of 289,000, with 70% based in the cities of Dunedin and Invercargill. The remainder is spread amongst smaller towns and New Zealand’s iconic, scenic, tourist destinations – Queenstown, Milford Sound, Stewart Island.

Wide-open spaces

If you love the outdoors and are looking for a safe, smaller sized city with wide-open spaces, affordable housing, excellent schools and the ability to pursue your hobbies and spend time with your family after work each day, then Invercargill and Dunedin cities are ideally suited.

Outdoor living

What’s more, our region also offers the best in outdoors life with two of New Zealand’s national parks, four main ski fields, cycling, hunting, wind surfing and beaches all close by without traffic jams to get in your way.

Our hospitals

Dunedin Hospital is a 350-bed, tertiary level, University teaching hospital, providing all specialties and most sub-specialties.

Southland Hospital is a near new 181-bed, secondary level, University teaching hospital providing all specialties.

Rural hospitals and general practice

There are six smaller rural hospitals located in scenic towns around our region, which we also recruit health professionals to. We can also connect GPs with our region’s practices to explore employment opportunities.

Join our friendly team

Many former UK health professionals are working within our team, enjoying rewarding health careers, quality family time and a superb outdoors lifestyle.

Let us help you and your family take a BIG OPPORTUNITY for a GIANT LIFE in our LITTLE COUNTRY.

Number of Employees

Dunedin – 3000
Invercargill – 1500

They made the move with us

  • Read about Billie-Jean’s story here.
  • Read about Madeleine story here.
  • Read about Sherif’s story here.

Employment opportunities

  • Doctors of all specialties (juniors, specialists and GPs)
  • Nurses of all specialties
  • Midwives
  • Allied Health professionals
  • Mental Health professionals

Jobs for this Employer

Thu 19 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Assessment, Treatment and Rehabiliation

South Island, Southland
The Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit is located within Southland Hospital, a superbly resourced facility re-built five years ago. The Unit itself has 30 inpatient beds and incorporates outpatients clinics with a focus on older person’s services. Significant emphasis is also being placed on the development of a mental health services for the elderly
Health Care / Medical - Nursing
Thu 19 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Specialist

South Island, Otago
Fixed term positon, Dunedin, NZ
Health Care / Medical - Health
Thu 19 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

O&G Specialist

South Island, Otago
Permanent Role, Dunedin, NZ
Health Care / Medical - Health
Thu 12 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Clinical Midwife Leader

South Island, Southland
We believe you'll find what we are able to deliver is truly the full package - superb clinical governance, a team that is uniquely respectful of colleagues - independent and otherwise, an entirely integrated Unit and a physical work environment that is second to none.
Health Care / Medical - Nursing
Wed 11 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Audiologist

South Island, Southland
Permanent, full-time role with Southland District Health Board.
Health Care / Medical - Allied Health
Tue 03 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Locum Internal Medicine Physician

South Island, Otago
A great opportunity awaits Internal Medicine Physicians here in Dunedin. If you’ve been looking for a fixed-term position that offers a professional working environment and an exciting new lifestyle – take a look at us!
Health Care / Medical - Health
Tue 03 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Gastroenterologist

South Island, Otago
Change your life for good! A great opportunity awaits a Gastroenterologist here in Dunedin. If you’ve been looking for a challenging new position and an exciting new lifestyle – take a look at us!
Health Care / Medical - Health
Tue 03 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Registered Nurse - Intellectual Disability Service

South Island, Otago
Come and work for Otago District Health Board, based in the BEAUTIFUL south! Here is a great opportunity to join our Special Needs Unit.
Health Care / Medical - Nursing
Tue 03 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Internal Medicine Physician

South Island, Otago
A great opportunity awaits an Internal Medicine Physician here in Dunedin. If you’ve been looking for a position that offers an excellent work environment and an exciting new lifestyle – take a look at us!
Health Care / Medical - Health
Tue 03 Nov Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards

Staff Medical Radiation Technologist - Area Charge for Mammographer

South Island, Southland
An exciting opportunity to work in the Deep South of New Zealand and have a direct impact on saving lives! We want your Mammography skills to Head the BreastScreening Department in the South!
Health Care / Medical - Allied Health