Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hawke’s Bay fallen Soldiers Hospital, Maternity Services
- Permanent roles available, Hour’s 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.
What We Can Offer New Graduate Midwives in Hawke’s Bay:
This is an exciting opportunity for new graduate midwives. 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:
- Consolidate your practice.
- Work in a supportive environment.
- Enrol and complete the Midwifery 1st Year of Practice programme.
- Be released for study and professional development.
- Work across the full midwifery scope of practice.
- Gain valuable experience in secondary/tertiary midwifery practice.
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.
Hawke's Bay Maternity is nationally recognised for its innovative programs to improve maternal and infant health. To learn more about the services we provide to expectant mothers, watch our Maternity Services video.
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
We are looking for team players who are ready to learn and further their experience.
Ideal applicant will bring the following skills and key attributes,
- Eager to develop their skills and gain experience in a supportive environment.
- Dedicated to delivering culturally safe, family-centred care.
- A great communicator
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Catherine Overfield via email on catherine.overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.