Registered Midwife - New Graduate

Taranaki District Health Board; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Comprehensive orientation and graduate

Ongoing education and professional dev

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato invites graduates to join the Waikato Midwifery Graduate Programme. Working 0.8 FTE, you’ll participate in the Midwifery First Year of Practice while gaining clinical experience in our maternity service.

From your first shift, you’ll be supported by experienced preceptors, clinical coaches and educators who help you develop confidence and skills, with a goal to secure permanent membership in the midwifery team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Midwifery or Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) completed or eligible for registration.
• Eligible for registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
• Annual Practising Certificate held or eligible.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based and culturally responsive care.
• Teamwork, kindness and respectful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support transition from student to registered midwife through MFYP.
• Provide care to women, pēpi and whānau across a range of clinical situations.
• Learn from preceptors, coaches and educators to build confidence and skills.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment for graduates.

Skills

Teamwork

Cultural safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery

Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery)

Tools

MFYP coordination

Job description

• Registered Midwife New Graduate Programme
• Your first year as a midwife will shape the rest of your career.
• Begin your midwifery career with Waikato.

At Waikato, we believe graduate midwives deserve more than just a job. They deserve a programme that supports them to learn, grow and become confident practitioners within one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse maternity services.

Whether your passion lies in physiological birth, complex tertiary care, rural maternity or education, we'll provide the support, experiences and opportunities to help you build a strong foundation for your future.

About Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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 Programme

The Waikato Midwifery Graduate Programme has been thoughtfully designed to support your transition from student to registered midwife.

Working 0.8 FTE, you'll have dedicated time to participate in the Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme while gaining valuable clinical experience within our maternity service.

From your very first shift, you'll be supported by experienced preceptors, clinical coaches and midwifery educators who are passionate about helping new graduates succeed. Our programme provides a safe and supportive environment where asking questions, developing confidence and growing your clinical skills are encouraged every day. At the completion of your graduate year, you'll continue as a permanent member of our midwifery team.

Why Choose Waikato?

Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand's busiest tertiary maternity services, caring for approximately 4,200 births each year and providing specialist maternity care across a large and diverse region.

As a graduate midwife you'll gain experience caring for women, pēpi and whānau across a wide range of clinical situations, from straightforward pregnancies and births through to complex maternal and neonatal care.

You'll also become part of a service that values education, innovation and continuous learning, working alongside experienced midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams who are committed to helping you succeed.

What Makes Our Programme Different?

When you join Waikato you'll benefit from:

• A structured 12-month Midwifery First Year of Practice programme
• Dedicated preceptor support throughout your graduate year
• Clinical coaching and experienced midwifery educators
• Protected professional development and graduate study days
• High-quality simulation and emergency skills education
• Exposure to one of New Zealand's largest tertiary maternity services
• Opportunities to learn within a network that includes both tertiary and rural maternity services
• A welcoming graduate community where learning, wellbeing and professional growth are valued

Our goal is simple - to help you become a confident, capable and compassionate midwife.

About You

We're looking for graduates who are excited to begin their midwifery career and who:

• Are completing, or have recently completed, a Bachelor of Midwifery or Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) programme
• Are eligible for registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand
• Hold, or are eligible to hold, an Annual Practising Certificate
• Are committed to providing safe, evidence-based and culturally responsive care
• Value teamwork, kindness and respectful relationships
• Are motivated to continue learning and developing throughout their careers

Salary and Benefits

You’ll receive:

• A starting salary from $85,559 per annum (pro rata) plus applicable penal rates and allowances
• Four weeks annual leave, increasing to five weeks after five years of recognised continuous service
• Comprehensive orientation and graduate support
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities for future career progression within one of New Zealand's largest maternity services

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.

Join Our Team

Your first year of practice is an exciting time, full of learning, new experiences and professional growth. At Waikato, you'll never be expected to do it alone.

Join a team that is passionate about supporting graduate midwives to become confident practitioners while making a meaningful difference for women, babies and whānau across our region.