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Waitematā

Waitematā offers a well-rounded lifestyle that combines the convenience of city living with the natural beauty of its coastal surroundings.

Its welcoming neighbourhoods foster a strong sense of community while still offering the benefits of a central location.

Photo location: Matakana, North Auckland - Credit: Miles Holden

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The Waitematā District is in the Auckland region of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

It is located on the North Island. The district includes the city's northern and western suburbs.

Auckland city has the largest and most culturally diverse population in Aotearoa. This diversity is reflected in the food, experiences and activities on offer.


Connecting central Auckland to the North Shore, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is a well-known landmark that spans across the Waitematā harbour.

The Waitemata District as shown on a map of the North Island of New Zealand

North Shore Hospital

North Shore Hospital is a large hospital with 663 beds, providing emergency care, surgical procedures, maternity care, mental health services, and more. North Shore Hospital is also home to several specialist centers, including the National Poisons Centre, the Northern Regional Spinal Unit, and the Waitemata Breast Centre.

Tōtara Haumaru (Shade of the Tree), a state-of-the-art, four-storey surgical facility officially opened its doors on the North Shore Campus at the end of June 2024 this year. Tōtara Haumaru has eight operating theatres, four new endoscopy suites and up to 150 new beds to help meet the needs of a vibrant, fast-growing and culturally diverse population of over 650,000 people. Additionally, the facility has a gorgeous view of the incredible, volcanically formed Lake Pupuke - not too far away from the world-famous Waitematā Harbour and some of the most spectacular beaches. 

 

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waitakere hospital entrance

Waitakere Hospital

Waitakere Hospital is a smaller hospital and provides a range of services including 24/7 emergency care, maternity care, medical and surgical services, and more.

Waitakere Hospital also has a focus on community health, with several specialist centers providing services such as mental health care, paediatric services, diabetes management, and rehabilitation services.

Waitematā healthcare services

Services A to L

Allied Health
After Hours and Emergency Departments
Age Related Residential Care
Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Altered High Youth Services (CADS)
Anaesthesia
Asian Health Support Services
Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) Service
Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS)
Baby and Child Services: 
Paediatric Outpatient Clinics, Special Care Baby Units (SCBU), Rangatira Children’s Ward
Baby Unit - Specialist Care (SCBU)
Bowel Screening Waitemata
Breast Service:
Mammography, Ultrasound, Fine needle aspiration, Breast biopsy, 
Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction
BreastScreen Waitemata Northland
Cardiology
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Child and Family Services
Community Child Health
Child Disability Service
Child Rehabilitation Service
Child, Women and Family Services
Children's Community Nurses Service
Clinical Records
Continence Service
Counselling (CADS)
Cultural support - Asian Health, Māori Health - He Kamaka Waiora, Pacific Support
Dental and Oral Health
Dermatology Service
Diabetes Service
Dietetics - Community
Dietitian Service
Dietitians - Adult Outpatients
District Mental Health Services
District Nursing Service
Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Service
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - Otorhinolaryngology (ORL)
Eating Disorders
Elective Surgery Centre (ESC)
Emergency Department (ED) - North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Gerontology Nurse Specialist (GNS) Service - Nga Kaitiaki Kaumatua
GP Liaisons​
Gynaecology (Hine Ora)
Haematology Service
Helensville District Health Trust
He Puna Waiora (Mental Health)
Hibiscus Coast Community Health Centre
Hine Ora (Gynaecology)
Hyperbaric Unit (SLARK)
Infectious Diseases Service
Intensive Care & High Dependency Units
Isa Lei - Pacific Island Community Mental Health Services
Laboratory Services

Services M to Z

Māori Health - He Kamaka Waiora, Whanau Ora Cancer Care, Whitiki Maurea - Mental Health & Addictions
Maternity services - North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals
Mental Health
Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC)
Obstetric and Gynaecology Services
Occupational Therapy - Community & Inpatients
Older Adults & Home Health (OA&HH)
Orthopaedic Services
Orthotics
Ostomy Service
Outpatients
Pacific Health: Pacific Island Mental Health & Addictions Service, Malaga a le Pasifika, Alcohol, Other Drug and Gambling Service (Tupu)
Paediatrics and Newborn Services
Pain Management Unit
Palliative Care Services
Pharmacy Services
Physiotherapy - Community, Inpatient and Outpatient
Physiotherapy - Pelvic Floor / Continence
Primary Health Care (GPs, PHOs)
Radiology
Regional Forensic Psychiatric Services
Renal Services
Residential Care - Age Related
Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology Services
Specialty Medicine & Health of Older People Division
Slark Hyperbaric Unit
Smoke Free Service
Social Work - Community & Inpatients
Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)
Speech Language Therapy - Community & Inpatients
Surgery
Taharoto Road - District Mental Health - Adult Mental Health
Te Whanau O Waipareira
Tupu - Pacific Alcohol & Other Drug and Gambling Service
Takanga A Fohe - Pacific Mental Health & Addictions Services
Upper GastrointestinaI (UGI) & HepatoPancreatoBiliary (HPB) Service
Urogynaecology
Urology Services
Waimarino - Mental Health Services, Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI), Pacific Island & Maori Mental Health Support Services
Warkworth Community Services - District Nursing Service, Occupational Therapy - Community, Older Adults & Home Health (OA&HH) and Community Physiotherapy
Whanau Ora - Cancer Care Service
Whitiki Maurea - Maori Mental Health and Addictions Service
Wilson Centre - Child Rehabilitation and Respite Centre

Relocating to Waitematā

Welcome to Waitematā, where you can have a thriving healthcare career and a fulfilling life. The Waitematā District offers a bustling urban environment while being surrounded by picturesque coastlines and parks.

Photo location, from left: Motuihe Island - Credit: Graeme Murray; Devonport.

Piha, West Coast beach - Source: Canva

Getting around

The North Shore is well known for its beautiful beaches and warm climate, and Waitakere in the western part of Auckland is renowned for the lush Waitakere ranges.

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Motuihe Island - Credit: Graeme Murray, Tourism NZ

Getting around

Photo location: Motuihe Island - Credit: Graeme Murray

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. Learn more about driving in NZ here.

 

Other ways to travel

  • Auckland Transport operates the public bus service in Waitematā. Purchase AT HOP cards as they are required to travel on buses in and around Auckland. 
  • Use the Smales Farm Bus Route in Takapuna, near the North Shore Hospital. 
  • The western line train route will come in handy when traveling in Waitakere. 
  • There are many taxis, shuttles and ridesharing services such as Ola, Zoomy and Uber. 
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Auckland North shore beach - Source: Canva

Housing options

Living in the Waitematā District – part of New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland – means a unique lifestyle that comes with living in a vibrant urban centre with beaches and open spaces just around every corner.

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Mount Victoria Reserve in Devonport, North Shore Auckland

Housing options

Photo location: Devonport, North Shore

When you arrive

Temporary accommodation options

 

Rentals

You may find that renting is a great way to explore and understand the area before deciding to purchase or build a house. Searching online for rentals is a good place to start. You may also wish to check out local rental agencies to help you find a place. 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

Dreaming of a place to call your own? We know that moving to a new country is a major move, and buying or building a house makes it even more significant. If you're a healthcare professional on NZ's Green List of roles, you have a unique opportunity to fast-track your residency process. Normally, only residents and citizens can buy or build a house. When you can, use this tool to learn more about the process.

 

 

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Day out at Shakespeare Regional Park - Source: AucklandNZ
Location: Shakespeare Regional Park Credit: AucklandNZ
Friends walking through New Zealand bush
Location: Waitakere Ranges - Credit: AucklandNZ
Lake Wainamu jetty - Source: AucklandNZ
Location: Lake Wainamu - Credit: AucklandNZ
Standup paddle boarding in Piha - Credit: Bill Fairs, unsplash
Location: Piha Beach - Credit: Bill Fairs
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Location: Waitematā Harbour
Friends enjoying breakfast in Takapuna - Credit: aucklandnz.com Auckland harbour bridge - Credit: liam spicer

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Photo location + credit, from left: Auckland Harbour Bridge (Liam Spicer) ; North Shore, Takapuna (AucklandNZ)

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