MQSP Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Maternity Quality and Safety Programme Coordinator

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Fixed term 0.6 FTE until 31 March 2027

Quality Team

Maternity Services

Lead Quality Improvement and Support Positive Outcomes Across Maternity Services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our team as the Maternity Quality and Safety Programme Coordinator on a fixed-term basis through to 31 March 2027.

This role is responsible for supporting maternity clinical quality and safety initiatives across South Canterbury, working closely with maternity practitioners, managers, and stakeholders to drive quality improvement, service development, and best practice. The position provides leadership and coordination for quality and risk management activities, ensuring staff have access to the tools, information, and support needed to deliver safe, high-quality maternity care.

Working collaboratively across hospital and community settings, you will coordinate clinical audits, contribute to regional improvement initiatives, support the development of policies and guidelines, analyse and communicate clinical data, and facilitate quality improvement projects that improve outcomes for women, babies, and whānau. You'll also play a key role in supporting consumer engagement and ensuring feedback informs service improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to influence maternity services at a strategic level while contributing to meaningful improvements in the quality and safety of care delivered across South Canterbury.

About the Team / Service / Location

The role sits within the Quality Team and works closely with Maternity Services, hospital and community practitioners, governance groups, and multidisciplinary teams. You'll have the opportunity to work with passionate professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality maternity care.

Based in Timaru, South Canterbury offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, and cycling. It's the ideal place to enjoy a rewarding career while maintaining genuine work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Extensive nursing or midwifery experience
• A strong interest in quality improvement, patient safety, and service development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience facilitating change and supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Skills in project management and continuous quality improvement methodologies
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

Desirable

• Postgraduate nursing, midwifery, quality, or risk management qualifications, or working towards one
• Knowledge of quality and accreditation standards
• Experience with clinical audit, quality improvement tools, and data analysis
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.