Nelson Marlborough
Located at the top of the South Island, the Nelson Marlborough region has been dubbed the artistic capital with a thriving urban centre and is one of New Zealand's sunniest regions.
Photo location: Nelson - Credit: NelsonTasmanNZ
About the Region
The Nelson Marlborough region is located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand and geographically, near the center of New Zealand, with Nelson being the northernmost part of the region and Murchison in the south.
Sunny Nelson is known as the sunniest place in New Zealand, famous for its spectacular natural environment. Picton is renowned for stunning scenic bays, fishing spots, boutique accommodations and water sports. Blenheim has the largest wine-growing area in the country, the hub of the famous Marlborough wine district.
Health New Zealand - Nelson Marlborough
About Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is the Government organisation that provides publicly-funded universal health care to 5 million Kiwis.
The management and delivery of health services are broken down into 'Districts' across the country, determined by both geographic location and population.
About the Health New Zealand - Nelson Marlborough District
Health New Zealand - Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Top of the South, providing services to 150,000 people across the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions.
As the largest employer in the region, there are over 3,000 team members.
Photo location: Blenheim
Hospitals and Healthcare Providers
Nelson and Wairau (Blenheim) are the main hospitals. Our regional services support all parts of the community. We focus on building teams; practice environments that retain, grow, enable, and extend the workforce.
The Nelson Marlborough region has two other hospitals as part of our organisation these are:
- Alexander Hospital has two main services being Older Persons Mental Health – Community, and Older Persons Mental Health Admissions Unit and cares for people with conditions related to Dementia and mental health decline requiring a short stay for assessment and referring to aged residential care or a support service.
- Murchison hospital which provides specialised staff to respond to accidents and emergencies via 111. Has a 6-bed aged care facility and offers a Health Centre for general practitioner clinics.
Community Health Centres
- Richmond Health Hub
- Marlborough Health Hub
- Motueka Health Centre
- Golden Bay Health Centre
Health services in Nelson Marlborough
Services A to G
| Accessing urgent dental care during Alert Level 3 |
| Acute and urgent mental health services |
| Adolescent oral health service |
| After hours and emergency services |
| Alcohol and drug addiction services |
| Alcohol harm prevention |
| Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation |
| B4 school check programme |
| Biosecurity and safety at NZ borders |
| Burial and cremation duties |
| Cancer screening and support services |
| Cardiology services |
| Child and Family/Whānau Safety Service |
| Child and youth mental health services |
| Child oral health service |
| Childhood immunisation |
| Clinical psychology |
| Communicable illnesses |
| Community and outpatient services |
| Community mental health services |
| Day stay procedures |
| Disability services for under-65s |
| Disability Support Services |
| Drinking-water supply safety |
| Emergency departments |
| Endocrinology services |
| Family health services |
| Free Phone Helplines |
| Gastroenterology services |
| General practices |
Services H to Z
| Haematology services |
| Hazardous substance management |
| Healthy homes |
| Hospital dental services |
| Hospital pharmacies |
| Hygiene and clean water during a flood |
| Inpatient and Outpatient Specialist Mental Health Services |
| Join the trend – quit smoking for World Smokefree Day |
| Medical and surgical services |
| Medical unit |
| Medlab South |
| Mental health and addiction services |
| Māori community health services |
| Māori health services |
| Māori mental health services |
| Needs Assessment Service |
| Nelson Marlborough public health nursing service |
| Neonatal units |
| Nephrology (renal medicine) services |
| Neurology services |
| New stop-smoking services aim for success |
| Nutrition and dietetics |
| Occupational therapy |
| Oncology (cancer treatment) |
| Oral health education |
| Oral health services (dental care) |
| Orthotics |
| Paediatrics |
| Palliative care |
| Physiotherapy |
| Plastic surgery |
| Radiology services |
| Resource Management Act duties |
| Respiratory medicine |
| Safe sleep for babies |
| Services for older people |
| Sexual and reproductive health services |
| Social work |
| Speech and language therapy |
| Suicide prevention |
| Support World Smokefree Day 31 May |
| Surgical outpatient services |
| Te Waka Hauora hospital service |
| Women’s health |
Relocating to Nelson Marlborough
As you gear up for Nelson Marlborough, we're here to make sure your adventure goes well beyond the workplace. Get ready for a spectacular experience.
Getting around
Discover Nelson Marlborough - your adventure awaits! Traveling around Nelson Marlborough is a scenic and enjoyable experience.
Getting around
Photo location: Nelson - Credit: Richmond Unlimited
When you arrive
Driving in New Zealand
You can legally drive in NZ for up to 12 months per visit with your current driver's license. After 12 months, you will need to convert to a New Zealand license. Useful information about driving in NZ can be found here.
Other ways to travel Nelson Marlborough
- Nbus operates routes from the Nelson city centre to outer suburbs and InterCity offers buses to and from Picton via Nelson.
- Catch the InterIslander ferry to and from Picton which offers frequent sailings daily; Also, water taxis from Picton to any destination in the Queen Charlotte Sound.
- Taxis, shuttles, rental vehicles and other ride sharing services are also available in Nelson, Picton and Blenheim.
Housing options
Emigrating to a new country is an exciting adventure, and we understand that securing the perfect home is top priority!
Housing options
Photo location: Motueka - Credit: abeltasman.com
When you arrive
You may consider booking short-term accommodation ahead of your arrival, then search for long-term accommodation when you arrive. The cost and availability of short-term accommodation varies widely through the year. It can be affected by tourism peak season, university start dates and school holidays, to name a few. Familiarise yourself with the city and view available long-term accommodation to ensure it suits your preference. Several considerations to make are proximity to the workplace available nearby schools for the kids, and the ideal size of the property. Some may also find that flatting would be a more suitable arrangement.
Temporary accommodation options
Rentals
Renting is a fantastic way to explore and familiarise yourself with the diverse neighbourhoods of Nelson and Marlborough. As well as local rental agencies which may assist you in finding a rental property, searching online is also a good place to start! Note that most rentals in Aotearoa are unfurnished however furniture and whiteware can be rented in some parts of the country.
Rental agencies
Buying or building a house
We know that moving to a new country is a major move, and buying or building a house there makes it even more significant. If you're in a healthcare profession on New Zealand's "Green List" of occupations, you're in a unique position to fast-track your residency, bringing you closer to the dream of owning a home in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Normally, only residents and citizens can buy a house to live in, in Aotearoa. When you can, use this tool to find out if you can purchase a house in New Zealand.
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Photo location, from left: Nelson - Credit: Virginia Woolf Photography; Tasman - Credit: Oliver Weber
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Interested in relocating to the Nelson Marlborough region? Our dedicated team is here to provide guidance and support throughout your journey, so don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.