Community Midwife: Antenatal & Postnatal Care Expert

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking a motivated Community Midwife to provide antenatal and postnatal care for women and whaanau in the Botany Downs area. The role supports autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic, culturally safe care across primary and secondary maternity services.

You will work under the MERAS scale, with shifts rostered in the Botany Downs Birthing Unit, contributing to breastfeeding support, infant attachment, and

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current NZ APC.
• 2+ years recent clinical midwifery experience across primary and secondary maternity care in NZ.
• Current and clean NZ drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antenatal and postnatal midwifery care to women and whaanau in the community.
• Work collaboratively with hospital teams, Lead Maternity Carers, GPs, Well Child providers, and other health professionals.
• Identify deviations from normal and respond appropriately, including emergency response where required.
• Promote health education and empower women and birthing people to make informed choices.
• Uphold and advocate for breastfeeding and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and reflective professional development.

Education

Registered Midwife with current NZ APC

Job description

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking a motivated Community Midwife to provide antenatal and postnatal care for women and whaanau in the Botany Downs area. The role supports autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic, culturally safe care across primary and secondary maternity services.

You will work under the MERAS scale, with shifts rostered in the Botany Downs Birthing Unit, contributing to breastfeeding support, infant attachment, and