Pregnancy & Parenting Educator

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Wairarapa; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Pregnancy and Parenting Educator at Wairarapa Hospital. In this role, you will deliver antenatal, intrapartum, and post-natal education to support expecting mothers and their families. Applicants must be registered midwives or qualified childbirth educators, have a Class B driver's license, and be working towards a qualification in adult teaching. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the health of the Wairarapa community.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered midwife or qualified childbirth educator.
• Must have a driver's license (Class B car).
• Should be working towards a recognized qualification in adult teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal education.
• Empower women and their support persons in preparation for childbirth.

Skills

Registered Midwife in New Zealand

Driver's Licence (Class B car)

Completion of qualification in adult teaching / childbirth education

Ability to provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal education

Compliance with BFHI Initiatives

Education

Qualification in adult teaching / childbirth education

Job description

Service: Wairarapa Ata Rauru Maternity Services

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Contract: Permanent Part - Time

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

This position provides pregnancy and parenting information to pregnant women and their whanau/families.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa manages inpatient maternity services with related outpatient services.

The Pregnancy and Parenting Educator is primarily employed to:

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal education.
• Comply with BFHI Initiatives.
• Provide the course/s in a manner that empowers women in their preparation for childbirth and parenting. Inclusive of encouraging support persons and whanau in how they can support the birthing person.

This is a permanent part time position, working 16 hours per fortnight (0.2 FTE). Actual hours and days will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

About the Team

Join a busy and dedicated team and make a difference to our mothers and their Whānau

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Wairarapa community.

The Wairarapa region is a stunning place to live. It has a cohesive midwifery community and is a friendly and supportive place to work. The region has approximately 500 births per annum.

About you

The Pregnancy and Parenting Educator will have the following qualifications and skills

• Registered Midwife in New Zealand or a qualified Childbirth Educator
• Driver's Licence (Class B car).
• Completion or be working towards a recognised qualification in adult teaching / childbirth education.
• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal education.
• Comply with BFHI Initiatives.
• Provide the course/s in a manner that empowers people in their preparation for childbirth and parenting.
• Inclusive of encouraging support persons and whanau in how they can support the birthing person.

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Charge Midwife Manager Laura Ashwell [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.