Core Midwife — Woman-Centred Birth & Postnatal Care

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

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