Our Facilities

Wakefield Hospital Facilities

Supported by the very latest technology, equipment, and facilities, at Wakefield Hospital we are able to provide the most comprehensive range of private surgical facilities in the Wellington area.

Located on Level 3 of the hospital

Perioperative and post operative specialised services

  • Preassessment offices
  • Day of surgery Admissions (DOSA) Unit with La-Z-Boy chairs and trolley for short stay day patients
  • Operating suite comprising of 7 operating theatres, 2 Angiography procedure rooms and a 10-bed recovery unit fully equipped to meet the requirements of modern surgery
  • 6 bed ICU and 4 HDU private rooms with ensuite

Patient Rooms

Here at Wakefield, we endeavour to give you a room to suit your needs.

If you are staying overnight you will be provided with a private room and ensuite bathroom.

Located on Level 4 and Level 5 of the hospital

Patient Rooms

  • Ward 4 has 31 private rooms with ensuites and 3 shared 2 bed rooms
  • Ward 5 is currently commissioned for the use of 15 private rooms
  • All of our patient rooms have private TV
  • We have free WiFi which is available for you to use
  • Our fees vary accordingly and will be confirmed when we talk with you prior to your admission

Wakefield Specialist Centre

The Wakefield Specialist Centre provides specialist consulting rooms as well as laboratory, physiotherapy and radiology facilities. To find a specialist who privately practices at our hospital, click on the link below.

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Day Stay

The Day Stay Unit is a shared accommodation wing of the hospital which provides specialised care for procedures which are shorter in nature.

Our team will make you comfortable in a lazy boy chair while you recover.

Endoscopy Suite


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Cardiac Cath Lab


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Radiology Services


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Wakefield Heart Centre


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Intensive Care (ICU) and High Dependency Care (HDU)

These special care units provide post-operative intensive and high dependency care. They feature the latest monitoring equipment and are used for patients who have undergone complex surgery or procedures and emergency care if necessary. We have six ICU and four HDU beds at our hospital.

Pharmacy

We have Pharmacy support at Wakefield Hospital which offers clinical, educational and supply services to our hospital. The experienced staff work with us to fulfil an important clinical role in supporting all departments for any pharmaceutical related information.

Outpatients

Wakefield Hospital has the following outpatient clinics:

  • Wakefield Specialist Centre
  • Wakefield Heart Centre
  • Gastroenterology at Wakefield
  • Proactive

Outlying clinics operate at Kapiti and Waikanae under the Wakefield umbrella, and many of our specialists consult as far afield as Palmerston North, Auckland and Christchurch.

Mojo Café

You can purchase food and drinks from Mojo café between 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday – Friday.

Vending machines are also located in the Atrium on Level 3

If you are rooming in as a support person, evening meals can be ordered from the hospital kitchen.

This needs to be ordered and paid for at main reception  by 3:00pm.

You can help yourself to tea and coffee from the small kitchen in the ward.

Parking

Free parking is provided within the hospital grounds.

Please note that Wakefield accepts no responsibility for car security.

Please be aware that parking is very limited on the hospital site during 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

This is a temporary issue and will be resolved by December 2026.

 

Your Sanctuary in the Heart of the Hospital

Tucked within the hospital walls near our reception, our light-filled garden offers a peaceful retreat for patients, visitors, and staff. With native plants, open skies, and a sense of calm, it’s a place to pause, reflect, or simply soak in the sunlight. Whether you’re taking a quiet moment on a bench or enjoying a breath of fresh air, this green courtyard brings nature’s healing presence closer to care.