New Grad Registered Midwife - Whangārei Maternity Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at Whangārei Hospital invites new graduate midwives to join Te Kotuku Maternity Unit. This is an excellent start to your career, offering mentorship, structured learning, and a supportive team as you transition from student to registered practitioner.

Work in a modern maternity unit with exposure to a range of maternity experiences, providing compassionate, evidence‑based care while collaborating with women, whānau and multidisciplinary colleagues on rostered

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current Practising Certificate from the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
• Recent graduate with evidence of enrolment in the Midwifery First Year of Practice Programme.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct midwifery care in Te Kotuku Maternity Unit and inpatient setting.
• Participate in the Midwifery First Year of Practice Programme.
• Learn from and mentor with experienced midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Develop autonomous practice while delivering safe, evidence-based care.
• Support partnerships with women, whānau and LMCs to ensure quality care.
• Assist with transfers to other maternity services when required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Team collaboration

Education

New Zealand Registered Midwife

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at Whangārei Hospital invites new graduate midwives to join Te Kotuku Maternity Unit. This is an excellent start to your career, offering mentorship, structured learning, and a supportive team as you transition from student to registered practitioner.

Work in a modern maternity unit with exposure to a range of maternity experiences, providing compassionate, evidence‑based care while collaborating with women, whānau and multidisciplinary colleagues on rostered