Registered Midwife, Birthing & Assessment

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid APC Registration

Further education opportunities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking Registered Midwives for Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. In this permanent position, you will provide care for women in various stages of pregnancy. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse healthcare setting.

Your responsibilities include managing antenatal and postnatal care, with a focus on quality improvement and health equity. Suitable candidates should possess at least 1–2 years of clinical experience and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• 1–2 years of recent clinical experience post registration is required.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for women from 20 weeks gestation, including birthing and antenatal assessments.
• Work on the maternity floor with antenatal and postnatal women.
• Engage in a diverse range of midwifery experiences.

Skills

NZ Registered Midwife

Clinical experience

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Current Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Job Title

Registered Midwife – Birthing & Assessment, Women’s Health, Middlemore Hospital. Permanent roles available. Supportive environment with rostered shifts.

About the Organisation

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Māori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs, to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service the community.

About the Role

A wealth of midwifery skills and experience is offered at Middlemore Hospital, Birthing and Assessment unit. Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is the largest provider of maternity care in New Zealand. The region has a diverse population and a high birth rate, with an average of 19 births a day and up to 7,200 per year, 6,500 in Birthing and Assessment. Midwifery work is both interesting and challenging and you’ll receive a wealth of hands‑on birthing experience.

Your duties will involve caring for women both primary and secondary care from 20 weeks gestation with both birthing and acute antenatal assessments. There is also the opportunity to work on the maternity floor with antenatal and postnatal women, to keep up a full scope of practice.

Qualifications

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

Why Join Us?

• Paid APC Registration.
• Further education/learning opportunities, with well‑paid training modules.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment within Health NZ Counties Manukau.
• Be part of an organisation committed to health equity and quality improvement.

Contact & Application

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Job Number: CMH202415173C. Application closes: until position filled.