Registered Midwife

Location:   Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District

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

Salary:      As per MECA/ Meras  step 3-7 depending on experience - pro rata for part time

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

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. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

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.

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!

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Midwife
• Current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate with NZ Midwifery Council
• Evidence of effective, competent midwifery practice or, for recent midwifery graduates, evidence of enrolment in the Midwifery First Year of Practice Programme
• Ability to work effectively within a busy environment with competing demands

Desirable:

• Demonstrated understanding of maternity care delivery in New Zealand

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 10th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert

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