Haumaru Whānau Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Nurse / Midwife Coordinator

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Hawkes Bay is seeking a part-time Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Nurse/Midwife Coordinator. In this role, you will lead intersectoral collaboration in addressing complex family needs, coordinate national alerts, and mentor clinicians. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses or Midwives with strong cultural competence and a passion for community health. Applications are accepted through the online portal until 22nd February 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with Health New Zealand clinicians and community partners.
• Familiarity with child protection and family violence systems in Aotearoa is advantageous.
• Experience working as a Nurse/Midwife in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate National Child Protection Alerts and lead multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Teach clinicians about child protection and provide support.
• Collaborate with Government and NGO health and social service agencies.

Skills

Strong collaborative intersectoral relationships

Cultural competence

Experience in child protection

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with current practising certificate

Job description

Haumaru Whānau Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Nurse/ Midwife Coordinator

• Haumaru Whānau - Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Nurse/Midwife Coordinator Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time 64 - 72 hours (0.8 - 0.9 FTE) per fortnight
• Hawkes Bay offers the best of both worlds - rewarding professional opportunities and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of New Zealands most beautiful regions.

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 is a shared role with a social worker leading the Haumaru Whānau Tepu (Maternal Wellbeing) and Child Protection programs in the Hawkes Bay.

This is a varied, clinical leadership role including coordination of National Child Protection Alerts, teaching clinicians, auditing, collaborating with Government and NGO health and social service agencies and leading multi-disciplinary meetings focused on supporting tamariki and whānau with complex needs.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Haumaru Whānau Team comprises three clinicians working closely together and focused on the Violence Intervention Program (Family Violence) and Child Protection Program across the Hawkes Bay region including Wairoa and Central Hawkes Bay.

While you will have an office on the Hawkes Bay Hospital campus, it is expected that a significant portion of your time will be spent interacting with clinicians in the hospital and community across the Hawkes Bay.

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About you

Strong, collaborative intersectoral relationships and strong cultural skills are key to supporting whānau with complex needs. You will have a proven ability to engage and build relationships with Health New Zealand clinicians and our community partners. Familiarity with the child protection and family violence systems in Aotearoa would be an advantage. Proven skills in cultural competence and cultural safety are essential in these roles.

You are passionate about making a difference to the whanau (family) and tamariki (children) of Hawkes Bay and recognise the interdependence between Family Violence, child abuse and health outcomes for hapū mām, whānau and tamariki.

You enjoy teaching, mentoring and supporting clinicians to upskill around child protection and grow in their practice.

You are a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with a current annual practising certificate and have worked in New Zealand as a Nurse/Midwife

You are committed to developing and building strong systems to protect and grow our Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing programmes and implement national policies and directions resulting from the Dame Poutasi report and the release of the Health New Zealand Child Protection Policy.

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 22nd February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roisin Van Onselen [e-mail]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.