Midwife Clinical Coach - Maternity Unit

• Located at Tauranga hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent Part-time – 0.75 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

A permanent part-time role working 0.75FTE (30 hours per week) is now available for a Midwife Clinical Coach to join our brilliant midwifery team in the Maternity Unit based at Tauranga hospital. As our Clinical Coach, you will support new graduate midwives (MFYP), onboarding new staff, and guiding those returning to practice through structured, hands-on clinical coaching.

Working in a supernumerary capacity, you will provide consistent, on-the-floor support – creating a culturally safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. By building confidence and competence across the team, your leadership will directly contribute to safer care, improved staff wellbeing, and long-term workforce sustainability.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, our maternity team is close-knit, collaborative, and passionate about excellence in care. We provide comprehensive maternity services in a setting that values professional development and cultural connection – all within easy reach of golden beaches, lush bush, and vibrant local communities.

About you

You are an experienced midwife with a steady clinical hand, a passion for teaching, and a calm, encouraging presence. Whether it's a first day on the floor or a return after time away, you are there to support, uplift, and guide with skill and empathy.

What you will bring to the role:

• Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum of five years' post-qualifying clinical experience in midwifery.
• Achieved Leadership Level QLP or equivalent.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 14 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.