Midwife Manager - Ko Matariki Maternity Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

• Located at Whakatāne hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent Full-time – 1.0 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 ō 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.

 

Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi are looking for an experienced and inspiring Midwife Manager to join Ko Matariki Maternity Unit based at Whakatāne hospital in a 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 the Eastern Bay of Plenty.  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 ward – it's about uplifting people, building capability, and modelling compassionate and respectful leadership at every level.

 

Based in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty, Ko Matariki Maternity Unit provides antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care in a fast-paced, team-led environment.  We are committed to culturally safe, equitable care and have a strong track record of supporting midwifery development across the region.  The service is backed by a passionate team of midwives, nurses, educators, and support staff who work together with purpose and pride.

 

Click here and meet the team

 

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.

 

• 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. 

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

 

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.