Midwife Manager - Whakatane Hospital 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
• Full-time position 1.0 FTE
• Located at Whakatāne hospital

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, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are looking for an experienced and inspiring Midwife Manager to join Ko Matariki Maternity Unit based at Whakatāne hospital in a permanent, full-time 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. 

This isnt just about managing a ward its about uplifting people, building capability, and modelling compassionate and respectful clinical excellence.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Based in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty, Ko Matariki Maternity Unit provides primary and secondary antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care to approximately 600 women per year. We are committed to culturally safe, equitable care and supporting midwifery development across the region. The service is backed by a passionate multidisciplinary team who work together with purpose and pride.

About you

You are a values-driven leader who brings calm to complexity and energy to a team. You have clinical expertise, a head for operational management, and the humility to listen, support, and grow alongside others. 

What you will bring: 

• 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

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 2 September 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.