Midwife - Whanau nga uri (Midwifery-Led Unit)
This is an opportunity to practice primary midwifery. We provide whanau centred care, to hapu whanau in partnership with their LMC.
The role will be based in the Midwifery-Led Unit.
Important Skills
Registered midwife with current APC and willingness to work on a 24/7 roster.
A genuine desire to improve equity for whanau by eliminating barriers and bias that prevent whanau Maori engaging with maternity services.
A well-rounded midwifery experience with a passion for primary birthing.
Computer literacy particularly navigating Regional Clinical Portal and Badgernet is ideal but not imperative as training can be provided.
Knowledgeable in working with and implementing Turanga Kaupapa in practice while embracing the Kaupapa of Te Toka Tumai.
Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.
Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.
At Te Toka Tumai we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.
We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Why you will enjoy working here
Our Midwives enjoy variety and autonomy as part of the multidisciplinary team and excellent opportunities to work in other areas of Women's Health. You will be a valued member of a collaborative team and we will provide a thorough orientation as well as ongoing support and training.
You will also benefit from generous perks such as:
Free Shuttle bus between Hospitals (ACH and GCC) (operating Mon-Fri)
Free on-site exercise classes
Subsidised gym memberships
Discounts at national retailers
Free educational seminars
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