Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Midwife Manager – Base and Hawera Hospital
- Benefits
Cheap Gym Membership – Use the hospital gym at a subsidised cost.
Free Flu Shots – Stay protected each year.
Discounts on Goods – Save on a range of everyday items.
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
Health New Zealand Taranaki are looking for an inspiring Midwife Manager to join their maternity team. The position is full-time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who is ready to step forward with vision, clarity, and commitment. You will oversee the operational delivery of safe, evidence-informed maternity care, guiding your team to provide the highest standard of service for māmā, pēpi, and whānau across Taranaki. From managing day-to-day service delivery to nurturing new talent and shaping clinical direction, your work will leave a lasting impact on our people and our community.
This isn't just about managing a service – it's about uplifting people, building capability, and modelling compassionate and respectful leadership at every level. Please click here to view the job description
About the Team/Service/ Location
The maternity team in Taranaki is a diverse, small, welcoming group of health professionals. They work across the two maternity facilities in Taranaki and the outpatient service.
The maternity facilities comprise of a secondary maternity unit located in Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and a primary birthing unit locate in Hawera. The secondary maternity unit is located over two floors. On the ground floor there is a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, the postnatal ward is located on the first floor. In the secondary facility there are six birthing rooms, a birthing pool, seven antenatal beds, and 14 postnatal beds. The primary birthing unit in Hawera has one birthing room with pool and three postnatal beds.
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki’s neonatal unit has level 2A accreditation with 6 cots and 2 intensive care cots to provide care for babies from 28 weeks gestation.
In 2026 maternity unit at Taranaki Base Hospital will move into a purpose-built new unit. This unit includes a purpose-built midwife led birthing facility. As midwife manager you would be part of the leadership team will be overseeing and facilitating the transition between the two buildings. Our new maternity facility offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of maternity care provided to our community.
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About you
You are a confident, values-driven leader who brings calm to complexity and energy to a team. You have a heart for midwifery, a head for operational excellence, and the humility to listen, support, and grow alongside others. Along with a professional demeanour and high level of personal integrity.
What you will bring:
· New Zealand Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
· 5 + years of midwifery experience in a secondary care or similar setting.
· Proven experience in midwifery leadership, coordination, or management.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, support, and influence across all levels.
· A strong belief in collaboration, cultural safety, and partnership with women/wāhine and whānau.
· Confidence in driving service improvement and navigating change.
· An understanding of leadership, ethics, and business in a clinical context.
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 Sunday 22 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Christian on Email: Victoria.christian@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.