Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is a District Health Board?

District health boards are hospital and health organisations responsible for deciding on the mix, level and quality of health and disability services to be publicly funded in each of the 21 district health board catchments throughout New Zealand.

District health boards enter into agreements with providers for the delivery of those services, including agreements with the public hospitals in their regions. District health boards are also responsible for funding the delivery of health services by providers such as GPs, Maori and Pacific groups, pharmacies, laboratories, dental services and mental health providers, and resthomes, as well as hospital and community services.

What is the catchment for the Wairarapa DHB?

It covers the same boundaries as the Wairarapa District Council—from Cape Palliser to Mount Bruce, and the Rimutaka and Tararua ranges to the Coast.

What population is covered by the Wairarapa DHB?

There were approximately 39,000 people living in the Wairarapa DHB catchment area at the time of the 2001 census. In addition, the DHB caters for the considerable number of weekend commuters.

Which hospitals are owned by the Wairarapa DHB?

The Wairarapa DHB owns and operates Wairarapa Hospital. In addition, the DHB contracts with resthomes for 246 beds, 132 continuing care (higher level of care) beds and 32 beds for patients with dementia.

What other services belong to the Wairarapa DHB?

The Wairarapa DHB has a subsidiary company, 'Biomed', which provides biomedical testing and expert advice to a wide range of health providers around the country.

What other services are contracted by the Wairarapa DHB?

The DHB contracts for a range of health services provided to our community, from the primary health care provided by the General Practitioners and Independant Midwives, to community based mental health services.

How do I apply for a job with the Wairarapa DHB?

The best way to apply for a job with Wairarapa DHB is to go to the Vacancies section of this website.

Please note, all applications to Wairarapa DHB should be via our online application system. If you have any queries regarding this system there are contact details noted in the Vacancy section of this website.

I am an overseas-trained doctor and I want to work in New Zealand. Who should I contact?

Contact the Recruitment Co-ordinator, Carol Mooney, on +62 6 946 9800 x5201

How do I contact the Wairarapa DHB Board members?

Contact the Board Administrator, Tracy O'Neale on 06 946 9800 or via email Tracy.Oneale@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

Who is the Board chairman?

Mr Bob Francis

Who is the Chief Executive?

Tracey Adamson

When does the Board meet?

The Board holds public meetings once a month. To view a schedule please click on public meetings on this website.

How do I get a copy of the Wairarapa DHB Strategic Plan?

Contact the Communications Department on +64 6 946 9883, or download it from this website.

How do I get a copy of the Wairarapa DHB Annual Report

The latest annual report is available on this website in the reports sections, or from the Communications Department on +64 6 946 9883

How many beds are there in Wairarapa Hospital?

Up to 92 beds, numbers may be 'flexed' up or down according to demand and staff availability.

How many staff are employed by the Wairarapa DHB?

Around 650 full-time or part-time staff.

How do I find out about public consultation by the Wairarapa DHB?

Contact the Communications Unit on +64 6 946 9883, or the CEO's secretary on +64 6 946 9800 x5100

How do I find out about the latest news about WAirarapa DHB?

Go to the news section

I was born at Masterton Hospital maternity unit and have an adoption query. Who do I contact?

Contact Child, Youth and Family www.cyf.govt.nz