New Graduate Midwife - Otago

Marketplace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern invites new graduate midwives to begin a 12‑month MFYP programme in Dunedin, Otago. This 0.8 FTE role with flexibility to 0.6 offers hands-on experience across antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal care, with rotation through tertiary hospitals, primary and rural units.

You will be supported by directors, midwife managers and educators, with a tailored orientation and strong clinical support to build confidence and deliver whānau‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Midwifery is required or in progress for 2025/2026 graduates.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with whānau.
• Able to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care.
• Experience caseload midwifery opportunities.
• Participate in a comprehensive orientation and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Whānau-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery

Job description

NEW GRADUATE MIDWIFE - DUNEDIN

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. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiriti 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.