Salary band $83,000 - $115,000 per annum plus KiwiSaver
Excellent opportunity to coordinate our outreach services
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:
Support the provision of midwifery services which meet the needs of whanau, monitoring whanau needs, clinical outcomes, whanau satisfaction and clinical standards, including a midwifery service of last resort when pregnant people are unable to secure an LMC
Work collaboratively with the Obstetric team and LMC's including coordinating services as directed such as ultrasound scans, MFM, liaison with paediatrics and anesthetics
Coordinate resources to meet identified needs, encompassing staff and equipment
Monitor communication and documentation standards
Notify managers of any areas of concern e.g. practice issues, service gaps
Provide clinical and professional leadership
Demonstrate an understanding of consumables within the service, and assists in identifying variances
Manage quality and risk programmes
Contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
About you:
It is essential that you are a NZ Registered Midwife and hold a current APC
Hold or be working towards a relevant post-graduate qualification
Demonstrate sound professional judgement
Have relevant knowledge of patient safety and resource management,
Demonstrate clinical quality, safety and best practice
Confidence to build successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment
Confidence with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey
Benefits:
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discounts
About usSouthern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across the region, providing care to whānau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region. To achieve our maternity and broader population goals we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern here -Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern district offers excellent amenities, first class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Check out to see what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.Salary rangeThis role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 - 30 April 2025) and falls between Step 2 ($83,667 p.a pro-rata) and Step 8 ($115,715 p.a prorata) of the Community Midwives Salary Scale.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 28 September 2025. For further information regarding the clinical aspects of the role please contact Diana Watson diana.watson@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our
