Associate Charge Midwife at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Midwife Manager – Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Fulltime 0.6 to 1.0 FTE

Benefits

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

Are you a passionate and experienced midwife ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our maternity team at Palmerston North Hospital and play a key role in shaping safe, high-quality, whānau-centred care.  The Clinical Midwife Manager team cover the inpatient service 24/7 providing shift by shift coordination, midwifery leadership and operational management.  Working to support the Midwife Manager – Secondary, you will bring a senior midwifery voice to the multidisciplinary team, supporting the improvement of birth outcome and whānau experience. 

About the Team/Service

You will be part of a dedicated and collaborative multidisciplinary maternity team within Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral. We are committed to providing whānau-centred care and fostering a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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About you

You will bring:

• NZ Registered Midwife status with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum of five years post-registration midwifery experience
• Completed or working towards a Postgraduate Diploma
• Quality Leadership Programme (QLP) portfolio
• Be identified as a leader/emergin leader amongst your peers
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills
• A commitment to cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.