Full-time, part-time, permanent, fixed term, and casual positions available for experienced Midwives.
Eligible for the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Tertiary unit including birthing suite, high dependency unit, and maternity ward.
Mo te tunga About the role We are seeking both experienced Registered Midwives and New Graduates to join us and work collegially within our skilled and friendly multi-disciplinary teams as we work in partnership with our local Lead Maternity Carers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health care for the mothers and babies of the Waitaha (Canterbury) and Te Tai o Poutini (West Coast) regions.
If you are a new graduate midwife looking to start your career or an experienced midwife looking for a positive change, we have fantastic opportunities to become part of a highly skilled and professional midwifery and multi-disciplinary team.
Whether you are based at Christchurch Women's Hospital or one of our outstanding women-centered Primary Birthing Units in Ashburton, Rangiora, or Rolleston, or based at the brand new Grey Base Hospital, you will be able to work in partnership with women, their babies, and families / whanau, utilising your enthusiasm and passion for women's health within a supportive and professional environment.
About You This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and professional multi-disciplinary team.
Recent clinical experience regarding planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for women and babies, especially those needing complex care.
Strong commitment to the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.
Good communicator, with the ability to make informed decisions that focus on providing quality maternity care for the women within our services.
Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and solution-focused.
Should have excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand with a current APC.
About Us We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and West Coast community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is driven by our a Matou Uara (Our Values): Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Integrity in all we do - Hapai i a matou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i nga hua.
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha When you work for us, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey.
We offer great coaching, mentoring, and learning outcomes for all staff.
We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.
You are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your uniquely self.
Apply Now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site.
Contact Natalie Gaunt, Recruitment Partner at for additional information.
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