Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Ōamaru Hospital
- Salary band $82,642 - $108,008 per annum pro-rata and Kiwisaver
- Providing continuity of maternity care to whānau in the Waitaki communities
- Casual opportunities available
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
Join our Maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and their families and whānau.
Within the Core Midwifery environment, no two days will be the same and you'll be involved in the full scope of midwifery practice during your time here. We have a women-centered approach to our care and you will be making a real difference to the patient experience. This core midwife role would suit a Registered Midwife who is team-focused and who enjoys getting involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.
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About us
Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!
Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!
See link to short video here to view https://youtu.be/dS9ljgA4kzQ
Waitaki, New Zealand - Explore Oamaru and the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com)
About you:
- Be a Registered Midwife
- Hold a current annual practicing certificate
- Have excellent communication and the ability to easily build rapport with people from all walks of life
- Be passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 4 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter katie.procter@southerndhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.