Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/ Department: Maternity Services
Contract: Permanent, hours negotiable
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role:
Are you ready to begin your midwifery career in a supportive and innovative environment? We invite applications from motivated Graduate Midwives to join our Maternity Services team.
This is a permanent position with negotiable hours to suit your needs. You’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate, holistic care to wāhine and their whānau across the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal journey. With access to mentorship and ongoing professional development, you’ll gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact.
To learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click here.
What We Can Offer New Graduate Midwives in Hawke’s Bay:
This is an exciting opportunity for new graduate midwives to come and work in Hawke’s Bay.
Our secondary facility manages 2,200 births per year, offering a mix of primary and secondary maternity care. The base hospital in Hastings is supported by a primary facility in the rural location of Wairoa. We are also commencing the construction of a new primary maternity facility alongside our secondary unit, designed with a focus on active labour, birth, and creating a whānau-friendly environment for the journey into parenthood.
As a new graduate midwife, you will have the opportunity to:
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Consolidate your practice.
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Work in a supportive environment.
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Enrol and complete the Midwifery 1st Year of Practice programme.
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Be released for study and professional development.
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Work across the full midwifery scope of practice.
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Gain valuable experience in secondary/tertiary midwifery practice.
To learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click here.
About the Team/Service/ Location:
Our Maternity Services team is passionate about providing exceptional care that supports the health and wellbeing of wāhine and pēpi. We are committed to creating an environment where new graduates can thrive through mentorship, teamwork, and a focus on continuous learning.
Located in Hawke’s Bay, you’ll enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle in a region renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and warm community. From beaches to vineyards, there’s always something to explore.
About you:
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Eager to develop their skills and gain experience in a supportive environment.
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Dedicated to delivering culturally safe, family-centred care.
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A great communicator and a collaborative team player.
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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.
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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 for Health New Zealand:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply:
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.