Midwife Clinical Coach

# Midwife Clinical Coacho

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• Save on a range of everyday items.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
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki are looking for an inspiring Midwife Clinical Coach to join their team. The position is permanent part time, 0.6FTE (24 hours per week).The Midwife Clinical Coach provides practical clinical education and support to all members of the maternity team. The role has a particular focus on New Graduate Midwives, Return to Practice Midwives, and Midwives new to New Zealand.Please to view the job description
• About the Team / Service / Location
• Health New Zealand |
• Te Whatu Ora Taranaki maternity service comprises of a secondary maternity unit located in Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and a primary maternity unit locate in Hawera. At the secondary unit there is a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, and a separate postnatal ward. There are six birthing rooms, a birthing pool, seven antenatal beds, and 16 postnatal beds. The primary birthing unit has one birthing room with pool and four postnatal beds.In 2026 the maternity unit at Taranaki Base Hospital will move into a purpose-built new unit. This unit includes a purpose-built midwife led birthing facility. The Midwife Clinical Coach will be a vital part of the team overseeing and facilitating the transition between the two buildings. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the changing shape maternity care in Taranaki.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click
• About you
• To be a successful in this role you will : Have a strong focus on empowering midwives to work to the top of their scope of practicePromote continued development of midwifery knowledge and skills.Have a high level of clinical skills in maternity care.Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate research-based midwifery knowledge / advice to multidisciplinary teams.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHold current Annual Practicing Certificate.Preferably have a minimum of 5 year post graduate Midwifery experience.Evidence of continuing education.Have a commitment to quality assurance and accreditation principles.Have, or be willing to work towards, Adult Education and teaching qualificationsComputer, research knowledge and writing skills
• Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• 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
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• . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by
• Thursday 4 December 2025.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Christian .
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• Midwife Clinical Coach, New Plymouth Hospital, 0.6FTE.
• Benefits of Employment with Health New Zealand
• Te Whatu Ora Taranaki include
• | Location : | | | | | | North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth | |

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