Staff Midwife

• Hawke’s Bay fallen Soldiers Hospital, Maternity
• Permanent Part-time, 56 hour’s per fortnight (0.7 FTE)
• Do you want flexibility, a supportive team and to make a positive difference for whanau? Come and join our nationally recognised team today.

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

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Midwives to join our dynamic maternity service on a permanent basis. As a Staff Midwife, you will provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate care across the midwifery scope, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. You will work closely with a supportive team to ensure the best outcomes for wāhine, pēpi, and whānau within our community.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a region known for innovation in maternity care and a collaborative approach to healthcare delivery.

Hawke's Bay Maternity is nationally recognised for its innovative programs to improve maternal and infant health. To learn more about the services we provide to expectant mothers, watch our Maternity Services video.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our maternity services are highly professional and supportive, ensuring both staff and families receive exceptional care. With a focus on continuous improvement and equity, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

Hawke's Bay is a vibrant region with excellent schools, rich cultural heritage, and endless opportunities for recreation. Whether you’re a local or planning to relocate, you’ll find a warm welcome here.

About you

In this critical role we are looking for midwives who are:

• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate.
• Competent across the midwifery scope and adaptable to a variety of care settings.
• Excellent communicators with a collaborative approach to providing patient-centered care.
• Flexible and available to work on an on-call basis.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to our community's health and well-being, we encourage you to apply!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE 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 catherine.overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz

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