Part-Time Lead Midwife – Maternity Ward 21

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government's Middlemore Hospital is seeking a Registered Midwife for a 0.8 FTE Part Time Permanent role leading Maternity Ward 21. You will provide senior clinical leadership and uphold high‑quality midwifery care in line with NZ standards.

The ideal candidate has current NZ Midwifery Registration, 5+ years of midwifery experience including secondary/tertiary births, and proven leadership in a maternity setting.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Midwifery Registration.
• 5+ years recent midwifery experience, including secondary and tertiary birthing unit exposure.
• Proven clinical leadership or management experience in a maternity setting.
• Understanding of the NZ Maternity Model of Care and Section 88.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership ensuring safe and effective maternity care in alignment with NZ midwifery standards.
• Collaborate with women, Lead Maternity Carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and review personalised care plans.
• Support emergency midwifery care and facilitate transfers to other maternity services when required.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with health safety and accreditation standards.
• Guide and mentor colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Manage workforce and resource allocation to meet clinical needs of women.
• Attend high‑risk clinical incidents, providing expert advice and ensuring best outcomes for women and babies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Midwifery care

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

NZ Midwifery Registration

Job description

New Zealand Government's Middlemore Hospital is seeking a Registered Midwife for a 0.8 FTE Part Time Permanent role leading Maternity Ward 21. You will provide senior clinical leadership and uphold high‑quality midwifery care in line with NZ standards.

The ideal candidate has current NZ Midwifery Registration, 5+ years of midwifery experience including secondary/tertiary births, and proven leadership in a maternity setting.