Registered Midwife at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Queen Mary Maternity Unit, Dunedin Hospital
• Salary band - $82,642 to $108,008 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Permanent midwife opportunity
• Various FTE available to suit your needs, full-time, part-time, or casual

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 team

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 will be involved in the full scope of midwifery practice during your time here. We have a women-centred 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 enjoys getting involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.

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About you

To succeed in this role you will need to:

• be a Registered Midwife
• hold a current annual practising certificate
• have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life
• be passionate about midwifery and have a genuine desire to provide the best care possible.

If you think you would enjoy working in a team where integrity, honesty, and a great sense of humour count, we would love to hear from you.

About the team

We consider ourselves very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for women and families from across our diverse region, we also work alongside kind, compassionate, and dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.

Each year we support around 1,800 births and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to deliver the high standard of care our patients deserve.

Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern here - Midwifery - Southern Health - He hauora, he kuru pounamu!

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue supporting our community.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 - 30 April 2025), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $82,642 to $108,008 per annum, pro-rata.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. Applications for this role are open until filled. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Recruitment Advisor, Katie Procter - katie.procter@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

This is an open position with no close date and applications will be reviewed as they are received.