New Graduate Midwife - Otago

JobSpace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern invites New Graduate midwives to a 12-month MFYP program in Otago. The program provides hands-on experience across tertiary, primary and rural maternity settings, with strong clinical support and a tailored orientation to build confidence and care for whānau.

You will rotate through antenatal, labour and birth and postnatal care while being supported by midwife managers, educators and clinical coaches in a close-knit community committed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Midwifery completed or in final year (2025/2026).
• Demonstrates commitment to quality care.
• Ability to work in a supportive, collaborative team.

Skills

Passion for midwifery

Strong communication

Team player

Commitment to learning

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery (2025/2026)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Live in Otago – where stunning landscapes, affordable living, and real work-life balance come standard.

Start your career in our highly regarded new graduate program.

Supported by experienced midwives, preceptors, and clinical coaches throughout your Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP).

Health 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

Kickstart your midwifery career in the Southern region, where you'll be supported to grow, learn, and thrive. Our 12-month MFYP programme (0.8 FTE, with flexibility to 0.6) offers hands‑on experience across a variety of settings—from tertiary hospitals to primary and rural maternity units.

You’ll rotate through antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care, with opportunities to experience caseload midwifery and work within a well‑connected maternity system. With strong clinical support and a tailored orientation, you’ll build confidence quickly while making a real difference for whānau.

Our Director of Midwifery, Midwife Managers, Educators, Clinical Coaches and midwives will support you through your journey in caring for our whānau. We provide a comprehensive and flexible orientation package. We are a close knit creative and passionate community of midwives. Collegiality and values are important to us.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern supports over 3,300 births each year across a diverse region. We’re a close‑knit, supportive midwifery community, committed to delivering high‑quality, whānau‑centred care—and to supporting you in your first year of practice.

Enjoy living and working in Otago and Southland, where affordable living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community meet world‑class scenery. From beaches and wildlife to mountains, lakes, and vibrant arts and culture, you’ll find the perfect balance of lifestyle and career.

About You

We are looking for New Graduate midwives who have an exceptional commitment to quality care and enjoy being involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.

What you will bring:

Completed (or completing) a Bachelor of Midwifery in 2025 or 2026.

• Passionate about midwifery and committed to ongoing learning
• Strong communication skills and a desire to build meaningful relationships with whānau
• A team player who values diversity, integrity, and collaboration

Salary range

As per the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 June 2025 – 31 October 2027), Step 2 ($85,559) per annum, pro rata.

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.