Clinical Midwife Coordinator - Invercargill

New Zealand Government; Southland; On-site; NZD 119,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Invercargill is seeking an experienced Registered Midwife to join the Southland Hospital Maternity team as a Clinical Midwife Coordinator on a fixed term basis until 9 July 2027. You will support clinical midwifery standards, coordinate day-to-day operations across shifts, and supervise midwifery, nursing, support staff and students.

Living and working in Southland offers an affordable lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and a strong sense of

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with a current annual practising certificate.
• Proven clinical credibility across all aspects of midwifery care.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Able to build effective working relationships and work independently or within multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations across shifts.
• Provide supervision to midwifery, nursing, support staff, and students.
• Promote excellence in maternity care and clinical standards.
• Support the Midwifery Manager and collaborate with the team across Southland Hospital.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

CLINICAL MIDWIFE COORDINATOR – INVERCARGILL

• Affordable lifestyle with world-class outdoor activities on your doorstep
• Fixed Term Part-time position (32 hours per week)
• A supportive environment to grow your career in midwifery

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Midwife with strong clinical leadership skills to join the Southland Hospital Maternity team as a Clinical Midwife Coordinator on a fixed term basis until 9th July 2027. Working closely with the Midwife Manager, you will support clinical midwifery standards, coordinate day-to-day operations across shifts, promote excellence in maternity care, and provide supervision to midwifery, nursing, support staff, and students.

Click here to learn more about the benefits and what it means to work in our Midwifery team with Health New Zealand.

About the Team/Service/Location

Southland Hospital's 18-bed unit supports ~1,200 births annually, offering full primary and secondary maternity services, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and lactation support. The wider Southern region serves a diverse population across urban, rural, and remote communities.

Living and working in Invercargill offers an easy, affordable lifestyle with real space to breathe. As New Zealand's southernmost city, it's surrounded by stunning coastlines, wildlife, and wide-open landscapes, with mountains, lakes, and adventure all within reach. Commutes are short, housing is more affordable, and the sense of community is strong and welcoming. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxed pace of life and genuine work-life balance.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Southland.

About You

We are looking for a coordinator who combines strong clinical expertise with excellent communication, integrity, and interpersonal skills. Our ideal candidate will be confident engaging with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing their knowledge and capability in this area.

What you will bring

• Registered Midwife with a current annual practising certificate
• Proven clinical credibility across all aspects of midwifery care
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Able to build effective working relationships and work independently or within multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant postgraduate qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 June 2025 – 31 October 2027), and falls between the step 1 ($119,229 p.a prorata) and Step 2 ($126,990 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwifery Salary Scale – Grade 3.

Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.