Autonomous Registered Midwife – Maternity Care Leader

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid APC Registration

Education opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is recruiting a Registered Midwife for Botany Downs Birthing Unit at Middlemore Hospital. The role is permanent or fixed term, part-time, offering supportive teamwork and rostered shifts to cover the maternity journey from antenatal to postnatal care.

The unit handles ~400 births per year with 15 beds, BFHI accredited, and aims to deliver culturally safe maternity care in a regional setting.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• 1-2 years recent clinical experience, post registration.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, woman-focused care in accordance with New Zealand Midwifery Standards of Practice.
• Collaborate with Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs), obstetricians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote informed choice, cultural respect, and holistic care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits, and policy development.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Provide emergency midwifery support and facilitate transfers where necessary.
• Educate women and support their families through the childbirth continuum.

Skills

Teamwork

Cultural safety

Communication

Education

NZ Registered Midwife

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is recruiting a Registered Midwife for Botany Downs Birthing Unit at Middlemore Hospital. The role is permanent or fixed term, part-time, offering supportive teamwork and rostered shifts to cover the maternity journey from antenatal to postnatal care.

The unit handles ~400 births per year with 15 beds, BFHI accredited, and aims to deliver culturally safe maternity care in a regional setting.