Registered Midwife - Central Otago Maternity Unit

South Island - Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking Registered Midwives for the Central Otago Maternity Unit in Alexandra. Casual and part-time roles available, with a focus on supporting LMCs, caseloading midwives, and providing antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care in a rural setting.

We value integrity, teamwork and whānau-centred care. If you're returning to practice or relocating, this team offers a supportive environment and a balanced lifestyle in Central Otago.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Midwife with the NZMC and current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in rural maternity settings is advantageous.
• Commitment to high-quality, whānau-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Maternity Carers and caseloading midwives in a rural unit.
• Assist with antenatal assessments, labour and birth care, and postnatal care.
• Provide guidance and compassionate care to women and whānau.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Whānau-centred care

Adaptability

Education

Registration as a Midwife with NZMC

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Registered Midwife - Central Otago Maternity Unit

South Island - Otago – Dunedin, South Island

REGISTERED MIDWIFE – CENTRAL OTAGO MATERNITY UNIT – ALEXANDRA

• Work where others holiday - enjoy the rivers, lakes, bustling cafes, and vibrant lifestyle in Central Otago
• Permanent casual and part-time positions available
• A supportive environment to grow your career in midwifery

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

Central Otago Maternity Unit in Alexandra is seeking Registered Midwives to join the team in casual or part-time roles.

This dynamic role involves supporting Lead Maternity Carers and caseloading midwives in a rural maternity unit, assisting with antenatal assessments, labour and birth care, and postnatal support for women and their whānau.

You will be using your valuable midwifery experience to provide exceptional care, support and guidance to our new mothers and babies as they set out together on their new journey. As a Registered Midwife you will have an interest in joining a team where integrity, honesty and a great sense of humour counts, whether you're looking to return to practise, relocate, or find a workplace that aligns with your values – we would love to hear from you!

Click here to learn more about the benefits and what it means to be a Registered Midwife with Health New Zealand.

About the Team/Service/Location

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Central Otago Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous birthing women, whānau and pēpi from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside a small but dedicated team of kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive pregnancy, birthing and postnatal birthing journey.

Each year we birth around 70 babies and provide postnatal inpatient care to a further 200+ families, working closely with our LMC colleagues to give the kind of care our rural community deserves.

Living and working in Alexandra, Central Otago offers an unbeatable lifestyle with a true balance of career and wellbeing. Surrounded by dramatic landscapes, vineyards, and cycle trails, it's a haven for outdoor lovers—think sunshine-filled days, crisp winters, and easy access to skiing, hiking, and lake activities. With a strong sense of community, shorter commutes, and a relaxed pace of life, Alexandra lets you focus on what matters most while still building a rewarding career in a supportive rural healthcare setting.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Otago.

About You

We are looking for experienced 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:

• Registration as a Midwife with the NZMC and current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, whānau-centred care.
• Adaptability and resilience to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 June 2025 – 31 October 2027), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $85,559 to $111,821 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.