Staff Midwife - Maternity Ward

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Hastings, New Zealand, seeks a compassionate Staff Midwife to deliver antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. This role involves supporting physiological births and collaborating with various teams to ensure exceptional care. Candidates should have relevant midwifery qualifications, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to equitable health outcomes. The position promotes professional development in a supportive environment, with the chance to experience a rewarding career in the health sector.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a valid APC.
• Flexible, collaborative, and compassionate approach to care.
• Commitment to equitable health outcomes for wāhine and pēpi.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their whānau.
• Support physiological birth and recognize deviations from normal.
• Work collaboratively with obstetric and neonatal teams.

Skills

Current registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand

Sound clinical skills

Commitment to promoting normal birth

Cultural awareness

Education

Midwifery Council registration and valid APC

Job description

# Staff Midwife - Maternity Ward* **Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Maternity*** **2 x Permanent, Part-time positions available, hours negotiable*** **Rewarding Career** Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.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**As a Staff Midwife, you will be part of a passionate and supportive maternity team, providing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their whānau. Working within a continuity-of-care model and in both the birthing suite and postnatal ward, your role will include supporting physiological birth, recognising deviations from normal, and working collaboratively with obstetric and neonatal teams when necessary.This is a rewarding opportunity to support women through their pregnancy and birthing journey, while enjoying varied clinical experiences and professional development opportunities within a secondary care setting.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Our maternity team in Hawkes Bay is a close-knit, multidisciplinary unit that values teamwork, evidence-based practice, and culturally safe care. We provide around-the-clock midwifery-led and consultant-supported services to a diverse community, where whanaungatanga and manaakitanga guide our approach to care.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click**About you**As a Staff Midwife, you will bring:* Current registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a valid APC* Sound clinical skills and a commitment to promoting normal birth and informed choice* A flexible, collaborative, and compassionate approach to care* Cultural awareness and a commitment to equitable health outcomes for wāhine and pēpi* A passion for working in a team that values support, development, and excellence**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 review the position profile, click To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Catherine Overfield via email on [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*| Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | |