Clinical Midwifery Manager

Location:   Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:    Part-time Fixed term role (0.6) for a year

Salary:       MERAS/NZNO MECA - Senior Midwives Grade 4 step 1-3 (pro rata)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

We require a Clinical Midwifery Manager (CMM) for a part time fixed term role to cover parental leave. The requirement is for 12 hour rotating shifts. This position will work across the floor – both in birthing suite and 4 North Maternity.

The Clinical Midwife Manager (CMM) role is a critical supporting leadership role. The CMM will be expected to provide leadership and senior clinical midwifery support to the Midwife Manager and the midwifery team in the implementation of organisational initiatives and day-to-day management of all midwifery areas (people, process, and physical resources) to ensure a safe patient journey within the area of responsibility. 

This position requires clinical expertise, a minimum of 5 years midwifery practice across the full scope of midwifery practice in the primary, secondary & tertiary setting.  The successful applicant will have outstanding communication & interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate people and resources ensuring the safe and effective care for women and babies, along with the ability to respond to all emergencies, anticipate potential problems and formulate solutions. 

You will need to be on the leadership level for QLP or a confident midwife working towards leadership.

Duties 

• Work across the midwifery scope
• Rostered and rotating shifts
• Holistic care of whanau and their babies 
• Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wellington Hospital Maternity Unit is a modern, purpose-built, busy unit catering for the needs of women and their whanau. There are 12 self-contained, fully equipped labour and birthing rooms, and an operative theatre onsite. The antenatal and postnatal ward has 26 resourced beds. The team includes midwives, obstetric medical doctors, anaesthetists, healthcare assistants, administration officers and cleaners. In our fast-paced environment we have to work closely together to get the best results for those we are caring for.

 About you

The successful applicant will need to be registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have a current APC.

It would be advantageous to have:

• Master’s Degree in Midwifery or evidence of working towards Master’s Degree in Midwifery or evidence of working towards
• Certificate in Clinical Teaching would be an advantage
• Experience across the scope of midwifery; LMC experience would be an advantage
• Experience in a leadership position
• On the quality leadership programme at leadership level or prepared to attain within 6 months

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 31st March 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.