Midwife Manager - Tauranga Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Located at Tauranga hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent full-time – 1 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Registered Midwife to join our busy Maternity unit as the Midwife Manager. You must have experience in midwifery leadership and have vision and drive. 

Responsibilities for this position require clinical expertise, leadership, and management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring an operationally safe and evidenced based practice environment in partnership with women and their whanau to achieve quality cares.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Tauranga Maternity is a busy secondary care unit which provides care for women, their babies, and whanau in the Bay of Plenty. The midwifery team is committed to providing excellent maternal care and in supporting the development of new staff (including students and new graduate midwives and nurses). 

About you

We are looking for a dynamic leader, problem solver and critical thinker who also has: 

• Significant experience (5+ years plus) in provision of midwifery care 
• Proven ability and experience as a Midwife Coordinator, Leader, or Manager. 
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to support women, their whanau, and staff and to develop strong relationships with stakeholders. 
• Have a passion for utilising the individual skills and attributes of the team to build on a work environment that fosters collaboration, service resilience and excellence in care. 
• Ability to develop and bring out the best in others. 
• Ensuring an operationally safe and evidenced based practice environment in partnership with women and their whanau 
• Experience in change management is desirable to continue a review of the model of care. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of business ethic and leadership 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 19^th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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