Core Midwife

Marketplace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking Core Midwives for the South Canterbury Maternity Service in Timaru. You will provide woman-centred midwifery care across pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, working with LMCs and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Successful applicants will hold current NZ Midwifery registration and APR, have recent clinical experience, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a culturally responsive

Qualifications

• Registration as a Midwife with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Recent clinical experience in midwifery practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide woman-centred midwifery care across pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods
• Collaborate with Lead Maternity Carers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care
• Support informed decision-making and positive maternity experiences for women and whānau

Skills

Midwifery registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Clinical midwifery experience

Communication and relationship skills

Team collaboration

Job description

# Core Midwife at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South CanterburyTimaru HospitalPermanent Opportunities AvailableMaternity Services**Support Positive Outcomes for Women, Babies and Whānau****Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**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**We have exciting opportunities for passionate and dedicated Midwives to join our Maternity Service in South Canterbury.As a Core Midwife, you will provide woman-centred midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. Working within your scope of practice as both a primary care provider and as part of secondary maternity services, you will support women, babies, and whānau while providing expert care across a range of clinical settings and levels of complexity.You'll work alongside Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs), fellow Core Midwives, paediatric services, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The role offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships with women and their whānau, support informed decision-making, and contribute to positive maternity experiences and outcomes.Our midwives are supported to continue their professional development and contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.**About the Team / Service / Location**The South Canterbury Maternity Service provides care to women and their whānau across the region, supporting positive maternity experiences from pregnancy through to the postnatal period. Our team is committed to providing culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive care while working collaboratively across the health system.Based in Timaru, South Canterbury offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, and cycling. It's the ideal place to enjoy a rewarding midwifery career while maintaining genuine work-life balance.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Registration as a Midwife with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand* A current Annual Practising Certificate* Recent clinical experience in midwifery practice* A strong understanding of the New Zealand maternity framework* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills* A commitment to woman, baby, and whānau-centred care* The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams* A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice* A current New Zealand Driver Licence* A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori**Desirable*** Membership of the New Zealand College of Midwives* Evidence of postgraduate study or a commitment to ongoing professional development* Current certification in neonatal resuscitation, CPR, cannulation, venepuncture, IV therapy, or epidural care* Experience working across a range of maternity settings**Working for 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.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable MERAS and NZNO collective agreements and salary will be paid in accordance with the relevant pay scale, dependent on experience.**How to Apply**Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at [e-mail] you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 19-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 12-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1213 |