Registered Midwife: Antenatal to Postnatal Care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid APC Registration

Education support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau Health is seeking a registered midwife for Botany Downs Birthing Unit in Auckland. The unit is a 15-bed BFHI-accredited facility handling antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care with about 400 births per year and postnatal pathways from other hospitals.

The role offers autonomous practice in a culturally safe environment, collaborating with midwives, LMCs and a multidisciplinary team to support families throughout the maternity journey.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Midwife with Annual Practising Certificate.
• 1-2 years recent clinical experience post-registration.
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, woman-focused care in line with NZ Midwifery Standards of Practice.
• Collaborate with Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs), obstetricians and other teams.
• Promote informed choice, cultural respect and holistic care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits and policy development.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Provide emergency midwifery support and facilitate transfers where needed.
• Educate women and their families through the childbirth continuum.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NZ Registered Midwife with APC

Job description

Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau Health is seeking a registered midwife for Botany Downs Birthing Unit in Auckland. The unit is a 15-bed BFHI-accredited facility handling antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care with about 400 births per year and postnatal pathways from other hospitals.

The role offers autonomous practice in a culturally safe environment, collaborating with midwives, LMCs and a multidisciplinary team to support families throughout the maternity journey.