Registered Midwife - Kenepuru Primary Birthing Unit

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE A QUALIFED MIDWIFE TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY

Location:  Kenepuru Community Hospital

Contract:  Permanent, Part-Time positions available. (8 hr shifts) Casual positions also available.

Salary:      $82,642 - $108,008 pro rata and based on experience

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 

Are you thinking about a new challenge. Come and JOIN a great team!

Kenepuru Primary Birthing  midwifery-led, BFHI accredited facility. You will be primarily responsible for postnatal care in partnership with a women’s LMC and supporting the LMC with births as required.

You will be skilled and able to deal with issues requiring rapid response and you will be confident in emergency situations.

We are looking for experienced Midwives who:

• Have recent birthing suite experience
• Have the ability to work well in a small team
• Are organised with good time management 
• Have a strong women/whanau centered philosophy
• Are experienced and proactive with breastfeeding assistance and support
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with all health professionals to support excellence in maternity care
• Understands the importance of liaising with all stakeholders in the hospital and community environment
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills
• Are adaptable to change
• Are willing and able to perform some non-midwifery duties to ensure the efficiency and seamless management of the unit.

If this sounds like you, we are looking forward to hearing from you. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

 We have a small dynamic and friendly team and are looking for experienced and confident midwives to join. The primary setting offers autonomy and a close working relationships with women, whanau and our LMC midwifery colleagues. This role is based Kenepuru Community Hospital in Porirua.

About you

Essential requirements are:

• Midwife with current Midwifery Council of NZ Registration
• Current unrestricted Annual Practicing Certificate 
• Experience in primary secondary and tertiary maternity care
• Meet criteria for confident/proficient level on QLP/PDRP or working towards Leadership/Expert 
• Good computer skills

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. 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 7th April 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.