New Graduate Midwife - Otago

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern is inviting new graduate midwives to join the 12-month Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme. This 0.8 FTE role offers hands-on experience across tertiary, primary and rural maternity settings with a flexible orientation and strong support from senior staff.

You’ll rotate across antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care, with opportunities for caseload midwifery in a supportive, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Midwifery in 2025 or 2026.
• Passionate about midwifery and committed to ongoing learning.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with whānau.
• A team player who values diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care.
• Opportunity to experience caseload midwifery and work within a connected maternity system.
• Receive strong clinical support and a tailored orientation.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery (2025/2026)

Job description

• 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.

Click here to learn more about the benefits and what it means to be a Registered Midwife with Health New Zealand.

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Southland and Otago.

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

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.