Taranaki District Health Board

Who we are

New Plymouth, the provincial capital of Taranaki, was recently voted;

• The best and most liveable community in the world (population 20,001 to 75,000) at the 2008 International Awards for Liveable Communities
• The best city in New Zealand, North & South magazine

Taranaki, with relatively affordable real estate and quality schools, is a great choice for you to further your experience in a new and exciting environment, and to raise a family. It is the only place in New Zealand where you can hike or ski on the mountain in the morning and surf at the beach in the afternoon.

Taranaki is situated on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand with a population of approximately 105,000. It is an area with outstanding scenery and is undergoing strong economic growth. The mountain-to-surf environment encourages outdoor living and recreational activities which are all available within minutes of New Plymouth, the provincial capital.

Taranaki Base Hospital, situated in New Plymouth, is a progressive regional secondary referral centre for the province of Taranaki with a wide range of medical specialties. The hospital is about to begin an $80 million redevelopment plan recently approved by the Ministry of Health. IT services are a priority and there is a strategic plan to innovate in the area of integrated information and technology.

Why choose Taranaki DHB?

Dynamic staff deliver our health and disability services based at two hospitals (at New Plymouth and Hawera) and community health centres. Our 1500 staff members, from all over the world, are full of examples of graduate, junior and senior health professionals who have chosen a lifestyle as well as a career in more than 80 service areas.

We are leaders:

• First hospital services in New Zealand to use robotic pharmaceutical dispensers in all main wards ensuring for accurate and secure dispensing of drugs
• First DHB to be accredited as an International Computer Driving Licence Centre
• New Plymouth was recently accredited as a Safe Community by the World Health Organisation

Taranaki DHB offers you:

• Short commutes
• Professional training and development
• A welcoming community
• Low cost tertiary education
• Quality schools
• A fantastic lifestyle at your doorstep
• Scholarships for Taranaki youth
• Recreation facilities with a fully equipped gym and swimming pool
• Great discounts from local businesses
• Community sporting challenges and team events
• A school holiday club for your children
• A local settlement support scheme that can help you and your family in your move to Taranaki

We have an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, are committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and have a Smokefree workplace.