Midwife & New Graduate Midwife Positions

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• New Graduate
• Return to Practice
• Full-time, part time, permanent and fixed term positions

Come and be a part of a multidisciplinary team that is making a difference in the outcomes for women and whānau across the MidCentral District and Aōtearoa New Zealand.  We are seeking both experienced Registered Midwives and New Graduates to join us in our supportive team where we stive to provide individualised, evidence based and women/whānau centered care. 

If you are a new graduate, returning to practice, or an experienced midwife we provide a comprehensive onboarding and supportive orientation programme, individually tailored to your needs, led by our Clinical Coach and Midwifery Educator.   You will have fantastic opportunities to work alongside and become a part of our highly skilled and professional team. 

We are a secondary level facility and provide care for 2000 women/whānau across our district per year, either at Palmerston North Regional Hospital, or our two primary birthing units, Te Papaioea (Palmerston North) and Kōhungahunga (Levin). 

Ko wai koe | About you

We would love to hear from you if you are new in your midwifery care, or if you have lots of experience.  This is a great opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and professional multidisciplinary team. 

• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and hold a current APC
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing high quality, patient/whānau centered care
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and solutions focused
• Passion for midwifery and eager to contribute to improving outcomes and experience
• Strong commitment to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Mō tatou | About us

Our team at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral is passionate about delivering innovative programmes to improve the maternity outcomes for women/whānau in MidCentral and across Aōtearoa New Zealand. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and welcome you to join us in this journey.

The culture at MidCentral is driven by our core values of being accountable, respectful, caring and courageous.

We are situated in the middle of the MidCentral district, with easy access to Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, and the central North Island to cater for a wide range of interests and activities.  We are a young city with easy living and accessibility offering the perfect mix of lifestyle outside of a main city. 

Ngā hua | Benefits

• Opportunities for formal and informal professional development
• Professional supervision and support
• Opportunities for additional remuneration through QLP
• Access to self-development, areas of special interest and involvement with quality initiatives
• Flexible working practices (we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference in the outcome and experience of women/whānau
• Free flu vaccinations
• Comprehensive staff discount scheme with local businesses

For role specific information please contact Jen Green, Associate Director of Midwifery at jennifer.green@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.