Maternity Service - Permanent full-time position Do you have a passion for leadership and for ensuring safe, effective and supportive maternity care is provided for mothers and babies? Are you ready to take your midwifery career to the next level? If you are committed to leading a secondary birthing unit and the midwifery model of care - this position is for you! Join our supportive and friendly women-centric service. Ng mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position) As the Charge Midwife Manager of the Wairau Maternity Service, you will provide clinical expertise, leadership, and management of the maternity service. In this role, you will promote a safe, evidence-based practice environment that supports service requirements and meets the needs of women, babies, and their families and whanau in the Marlborough region. This role includes managing the Secondary maternity service and the community midwifery team and associated services. A key focus of the role will be in ensuring that the maternity service is provided in accordance with service specifications, the national maternity standards, and the maternity quality and safety programme. The service priorities will reflect the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) Annual Plan objectives for maternity services. The Charge Midwife Manager will report to the Associate Director of Midwifery/Operations Manager and be professionally responsible to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Nelson Marlborough Health. Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?) You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills with a clear commitment to high-quality care, improving health outcomes for Maori, and development of the service. Supporting and leading initiatives to increase workforce diversity and sustainability will be key. You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of women and whanau safety, resource management including budgeting, equipment, and staff. Support will be provided where necessary. It is expected that you will have significant midwifery experience, a current APC with no conditions, and evidence of postgraduate qualifications. Previous management experience is preferred. A matou ropu (About our team) Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork. Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position) NMH offers a strong midwifery model of care within our maternity services and you will be key to driving services closer to home and addressing health inequalities. The Wairau Hospital maternity unit has an excellent core secondary and community midwifery team and supports local LMCs to provide high-quality and accessible primary maternity services. The service is well supported by the Midwifery Education programme, MQSP programme, and strong links with other community health care providers. We provide leadership development within the health care arena. At Nelson Marlborough Health, we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver. Marlborough is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers, and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?) For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on For role-specific information please contact Debbie Fisher, Associate Director of Midwifery on or phone 0272460986. Keen to apply now? It's easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. Applications close: Open until filled. Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori, and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr