Registered Midwife - Ko Matariki Maternity Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Live and work in Whakatāne - a close-knit town with a stunning coastline and heart
• Permanent Part-time - 0.6 FTE
• Located at Whakatāne Hospital 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are inviting passionate and skilled Registered Midwives to join our vibrant maternity team at Ko Matariki Maternity Unit based at Whakatāne Hospital. With a strong emphasis on compassion, high-quality care, this role offers the opportunity to work across the full scope of midwifery practice within a supportive and professionally rewarding environment.

Each day will offer new experiences as you contribute to antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care. You will be empowered to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of māmā and pēpi, backed by a team that values integrity, kindness, and excellence.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Ko Matariki Maternity Unit is grounded in a women-centred care model, supported by a multidisciplinary team of dedicated midwives, nurses, healthcare assistants, obstetric registrars, and SMOs. We are connected, culturally aware service that champions teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

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About you

We seek a confident and caring Registered Midwife who thrives in a collaborative environment and places women and whānau at the centre of your practice. You will value equity in care, open communication, and ongoing professional development.

What you will bring:

• New Zealand Midwifery Council registration with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and culturally responsive care
• Strong teamwork and communications skills across disciplines
• A focus on continual learning and contributing to best-practice care

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 31 May 2026. 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.