Registered Midwife - Maternity - Bay of Islands Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Bay of Islands Hospital in Kawakawa
• Full time and part time roles available, working on rostered shifts

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

We have an opportunity for a motivated Registered Midwife to join our team at the Bay of Islands Maternity Unit in Kawakawa. You will work closely with the community and hospital Midwives of the Bay of Islands. You will have the opportunity to support women and whānau throughout their pregnancy journey, helping them to achieve their own birth and health goals.

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About the Team/Service/Location

The Bay of Islands Primary Maternity Unit serves whānau across the Mid North. We have 2 birth rooms and 5 postnatal rooms. Our closest secondary unit is approximately 55 minutes away in Whangarei. We are a close knit team who work collaboratively with our LMC colleagues to provide primary midwifery services to whānau.

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About you

Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for hapū māmā and whānau needs within the service here in Te Tai Tokerau.

• Registered Midwife with a current practicing certificate with Midwifery Council of New Zealand
• Relevant knowledge and clinical experience in a midwifery/maternity setting
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to practice in a culturally safe manner
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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 10 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team at NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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