Community Midwife

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bethlehem Birthing Centre in Tauranga is seeking a skilled Registered Midwife for a part-time 0.8 FTE role to provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in a whānau-centred setting.

You will work with a supportive maternity team, uphold cultural safety, foster ongoing professional development, and contribute to safe, positive birth experiences while delivering high-quality maternity care across the journey.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Midwifery Council and an Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Sound clinical judgement and commitment to high-quality maternity care.
• Experience delivering antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to whānau-centred, culturally safe maternity care.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality maternity care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal journeys.
• Build trusting relationships with women, babies and whānau.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe birth experiences.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Continuous learning

Maternity care experience

Education

Current registration with the Midwifery Council and Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Enjoy the best of coastal living in Tauranga, with beautiful beaches, a vibrant city, and an exceptional outdoor lifestylePart-time position 0.8 FTE, Monday to SundaySupport women and whānau through every stage of the maternity journey within a caring and collaborative teamHealth 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

Join the amazing team at the Bethlehem Birthing Centre and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and their whānau. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to provide high quality care across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal journey within a supportive community focused environment. Every day brings variety, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to help create safe, positive, and empowering birth experiences while being supported through ongoing professional development and a strong team culture.

About the Team/Service/Location

Bethlehem Birthing Centre provides holistic, whānau centred maternity care in a welcoming environment designed to support safe and positive birth experiences. As part of our passionate and experienced maternity team, you will work alongside colleagues who value kindness, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Based in Tauranga, you will enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in one of New Zealands most sought after coastal regions. Click here to learn more about the Bay of Plenty

About You

You are a skilled compassionate Registered Midwife who is passionate about providing safe, respectful, and culturally responsive maternity care. You build trusted relationships with women, babies, and their whānau, and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team. Committed to clinical excellence and continuous professional development, you are motivated by making a positive difference throughout every stage of the maternity journey.

What you will bring

• Current registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to providing safe, high quality maternity care
• Experience delivering antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to whānau centred, culturally safe maternity care
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

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Working for 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.