Registered Midwife


Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Are you passionate about Midwifery and working to service the community?

Then come join our supportive and positive team at Wellington Hospital

Location:   Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District

Service:     Womens health

Contract:   Permanent full-time and part time positions available (FTE from 0.6-1)

Salary:      As per MECA step 3-7 depending on experience.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Midwifery is a dynamic and challenging career. Across the district we have hospital-based vacancies in a range of settings - primary, secondary and tertiary care. There are opportunities for part-time/ fulltime positions including new graduate, core roles, community midwifery and for those midwives wishing to return to practice.

Surrounded by our beautiful Pacific Ocean, our city is a breeze to walk around, and public transport is quick and affordable. Capital, Coast and Hutt valley district are looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate midwives who would like to gain experience across a wide range of maternity services including a centralised primary, secondary, tertiary facility, dedicated primary care facilities and community settings. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

You will be surrounded by a supportive Midwifery team here at our modern tertiary based hospital at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District. We can offer great opportunities to enhance your skills within our dynamic team.

All our multidisciplinary teams are welcoming, inclusive and take pride in the care of women and whānau. We provide excellent support for new and existing staff through robust orientation with our midwifery educators and dedicated clinical coaches. We work closely across the district and with our LMC colleagues.

Moū – About you

We want midwives who thrive in being part of a team and who love providing exemplary care to women and whanau. Tell us where and how you would like to work, and we will find the perfect role for you!

  • Current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate with NZ Midwifery Council
  • Please see covering letter requirements below under how to apply

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicity, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

  • A core part of our recruitment process will be reading your covering letter, we do encourage you to discuss your midwifery work experience in detail and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

 Please note all applications will be reviewed after the role has closed.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

Apply now

Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time

Job no: Midwives-2024

Location: Porirua Community, Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua, Kapiti Coast, Wellington Community

Closing Date: Thursday, 9 January 2025