Selina Sutherland Hospital

What Selina Sutherland Hospital does

Selina Sutherland Hospital is a private surgical hospital headquartered in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, and is the only private surgical facility in the region. Established in 1995 and operated under the Wairarapa Private Hospital OpCo Limited Partnership legal structure, the hospital delivers inpatient and day-stay elective surgery across orthopaedics (hip and knee replacement, carpal tunnel), ophthalmology (cataract surgery and related eye procedures), gynaecology (hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, vaginal repair), and gastroenterology (gastroscopy, colonoscopy), plus visiting-specialist outpatient clinics in cardiac sonography, urology, vasectomy, and spinal services via a Burwood Spinal Satellite Clinic. Current capacity consists of 8 single ensuite rooms and 2 double rooms, with the hospital co-located on Wairarapa Hospital grounds to access DHB radiology and laboratory services.

The hospital is funded through four revenue streams: surgery paid via Southern Cross Affiliated Provider contracts (cataract, hip and knee replacement, carpal tunnel) and NIB First Choice Network claims; ACC elective contracts for orthopaedic surgery (no patient charge); Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand outsourcing contracts for orthopaedics, gynaecology, and endoscopy; and self-funded patients who settle in full at least 14 days prior to surgery. Go-to-market is referral-driven (GPs, specialists, allied health providers, nurse-led clinics, and electronic referrals via specialistreferrals.co.nz) rather than direct-to-consumer marketing. The Selina Sutherland Trust, a registered charity, holds 40% of the equity, with the balance held by local clinicians and investors.

A new standalone private hospital is in development in partnership with local doctors and Matua Healthcare Group, with resource consent granted in June 2025, construction commenced in June 2026, and projected opening in Q3 2027. The new facility will deliver 3 operating theatres, 14 inpatient beds, 16 day-stay beds, 10 consulting rooms, and a regional-first MRI suite, materially expanding the addressable capacity and service mix.

Name

Selina Sutherland Hospital

Legal name

Wairarapa Private Hospital OpCo Limited Partnership

Website

https://selinasutherland.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Selina Sutherland Hospital is the only private surgical hospital in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand, providing day-stay and inpatient elective surgery, specialist consultations, and outpatient clinics to privately insured, ACC, Te Whatu Ora-contracted, and self-funded patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Surgical Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) (HLAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Private surgical hospital
• Elective surgery services
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• Specialist consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Masterton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Surgical services revenue: Elective surgery procedures including orthopaedics (hip replacement, knee replacement, carpal tunnel), ophthalmology (cataract surgery), gynaecology (hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, vaginal repair), and endoscopy. Revenue generated through insurance claims, ACC contracts, and self-funded payments.
2. Insurance contracts: Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for specific surgeries (Cataract, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Carpal Tunnel) and clinic services. NIB First Choice Network member enabling direct provider portal approvals and claims. Prior approval required from insurers before proceeding with surgery.
3. ACC contracts: ACC-related orthopaedic surgery provided under outsourcing contracts with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand. ACC approval required before surgery proceeds. No hospital charge to patients under ACC elective contracts.
4. Specialist consulting services: Outpatient consultations and clinic services for gastroenterology, cardiac sonography, urology, vasectomy, and spinal services. Separate invoicing from surgeons for consultation fees in clinic before and after surgery.
5. Te Whatu Ora outsourcing contracts: Outsourcing contracts for orthopaedics, gynaecology and endoscopy with Health New Zealand National Procurement Team to help reduce surgical waiting lists in the public sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Selina Sutherland Hospital is a private surgical hospital in Masterton, Wairarapa, providing inpatient and day-stay elective surgery services alongside specialist outpatient consultations. Core surgical specialties include orthopaedics (hip/knee replacement, carpal tunnel), ophthalmology (cataract surgery), gynaecology (hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, vaginal repair), and gastroenterology (gastroscopy, colonoscopy), with procedures funded through ACC, private health insurance (Southern Cross, NIB), Te Whatu Ora public contracts, and self-payment.

Product overview

Selina Sutherland Hospital is the only private surgical hospital in the Wairarapa region, providing inpatient and day-stay elective surgery alongside specialist outpatient consultations. The hospital operates as a unified service offering with multiple specialty surgical services (orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, urology, spinal, cardiac sonography, vasectomy), pre-assessment clinics, and inpatient accommodation facilities. A major expansion is underway with a new hospital facility scheduled to open in Q3 2027, which will add MRI diagnostic capabilities and significantly increased capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopaedic Surgery Services Inpatient and day-stay orthopaedic surgical services including hip replacement, knee replacement, carpal tunnel surgery, and general orthopaedics and trauma, provided by two local orthopaedic surgeons under ACC and insurance companies as well as privately funded surgery.
• Ophthalmology Services Eye specialist consultations and surgical services including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration treatment, strabismus surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology, provided by four to five eye specialists.
• Gynaecology Services Gynaecology clinic consultations, procedures, and day-stay inpatient surgery including hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, and vaginal repair, provided by three gynaecology specialists.
• Gastroenterology Services Gastroenterology clinic consultations and day-stay surgery including gastroscopy and colonoscopy, provided by visiting specialist Dr John Wyeth.
• Outpatient Specialist Clinics Visiting specialist outpatient clinics providing cardiac sonography (echocardiogram, ECG, Holter and blood pressure monitoring), urology consultations, vasectomy, and Burwood Spinal Satellite Clinic services.
• Inpatient Accommodation 8 spacious single rooms each with own ensuite bathroom, wireless internet, Amazon FireTV, bathrobes and towels; plus two double rooms with shared ensuite, sky television, and wireless internet.
• Pre-Assessment Clinics Nursing pre-operative assessment and anaesthetist appointments for patients undergoing surgery with spinal or general anaesthetic, including height, weight, blood pressure measurements, x-rays, bloods, and ECG as needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• New hospital will feature 3 operating theatres, 8 theatre recovery beds, 14 inpatient beds, 16 day-stay unit beds, 10 consulting rooms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Matua Healthcare GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Partnership with local doctors backed by Matua Healthcare Group expertise in February 2024. Matua has supported local clinicians to set up private hospitals in Hastings, Napier, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui, Dunedin and Palmerston North. They provide expertise for the new standalone private hospital development.
• Southern Cross Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Cross Affiliated Provider status allows direct prior approval and claims processing for ophthalmology services, gynaecology clinic services, orthopaedic clinic services, and four specific surgeries: Cataract Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Carpal Tunnel Surgery. This is a flagship partnership enabling streamlined insurance-funded patient care.
• NIB InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNIB First Choice Network membership enables direct dealing with NIB to obtain prior approval through provider portal. Many consultations, testing, in-rooms procedures and surgery can be claimed directly on behalf of patients through the provider portal.
• Te Whatu Ora / Health New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutsourcing contracts for orthopaedics, gynaecology and endoscopy with Health New Zealand National Procurement Team. This partnership helps reduce surgical waiting lists in the public sector. Hospital also holds outsourcing contracts with Te Whatu Ora for ACC-related orthopaedic surgery.
• Wairarapa HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location on Wairarapa Hospital grounds ensures convenient and timely access to x-ray, laboratory and other support services. Hospital currently uses DHB operating theatres. Long-standing relationship maintained even as new standalone facility is developed across the road.
• Ngati Kahungungu and Rangitane o Wairarapa IwisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIwi partners consulted during the resource consent process for new hospital development. Working collaboratively with councils and iwi to land a design that meets community and clinical staff needs while protecting and enhancing the land.
• Burwood Spinal UnitsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurwood Spinal Satellite Clinic operates at Selina Sutherland Hospital, providing spinal consultation services to Wairarapa patients without requiring travel to Burwood Spinal Unit.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Filleul Surgical Centre: Private surgical centre in Dunedin, NZ, co-founded by Colin Hutchinson (current Chair of Selina Sutherland Hospital). Comparable day-stay and elective surgical model with multi-specialty scope.
• Braemar Hospital: Private surgical hospital in Hamilton, NZ. Comparable mid-sized regional private surgical facility with multi-specialty elective surgery and a similar Southern Cross Affiliated Provider-style insurer alignment.
• Royston Hospital: Private surgical hospital in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. Comparable mid-sized NZ regional private surgical facility with multi-specialty elective surgery (orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology) and visiting specialist clinics. Strong regional monopoly in its catchment.
• Kaweka Hospital: A private surgical hospital in Hastings, NZ, co-founded by Colin Hutchinson (current Chair of Selina Sutherland Hospital). Closest comparable: similar regional NZ private surgical model with orthopaedic and multi-specialty elective surgery services. Same operational DNA and leadership.
• Mercy Hospital Dunedin: Private surgical hospital in Dunedin, NZ. Comparable as a regional NZ private surgical facility with multi-specialty elective surgery services, insurer affiliations, and visiting specialist coverage.
• St George's Hospital: Large private surgical hospital in Christchurch, NZ. Comparable as a multi-specialty private surgical facility with orthopaedic, ophthalmology, gynaecology, and general surgery, plus insurer affiliations and visiting specialist model.
• Bowen Hospital: Private surgical hospital in Wellington offering elective surgery across multiple specialties. Directly comparable as a NZ private surgical hospital serving regional patient catchment with insurance and self-pay models, anchored near a public hospital.
• Crest Hospital: Private surgical hospital in Palmerston North, NZ, with Director Colin Hutchinson on its board. Comparable multi-specialty private surgical facility serving a regional catchment, with orthopaedic and elective surgery focus.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Cross Hospitals: NZ's largest private hospital network with multiple sites across the country. Comparable as a multi-specialty private surgical operator, but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Selina Sutherland Hospital.

Others

• Matua Healthcare Group: NZ private hospital development partner that has supported clinically-led private hospital startups in Hastings, Napier, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui, Dunedin, and Palmerston North. Strategic partner to Selina Sutherland Hospital since Feb 2024; relevant peer for operating model and expansion approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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