Graduate Midwives

OverviewHealth 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.Its time to shape your future as a New Graduate Midwife in Waikato - where professional excellence meets lifestyle balance.

Our maternity services offer a dynamic, supportive environment to launch your midwifery career and grow into the practitioner you aspire to be.Waikato offers the best of both worlds : autonomy in primary care and depth in tertiary knowledge.Youll be known by name, supported by a team who cares, and mentored by leaders who invest in your growth.

Many of our senior midwives started here as graduates.

Youll be supported to grow, specialise, and lead.

Our midwives can finish a shift and be on the beach, shopping, at the gym or their childs school play within the hour.Support & DevelopmentWe are passionate about supporting newly graduated midwives.

Our comprehensive Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme includes : Dedicated mentorship and clinical coachingPre-employment assistanceA culture of safety, encouragement, and fulfilmentOur educators, clinical coaches, managers, and midwifery leaders are here to help you work at your natural best and leave each shift feeling valued and supported.Youll find career opportunities to suit your interests and aspirations, including : Community teamsIOL / AntenatalBirthing / PostnatalHigh Dependency Unit experienceYoull consolidate your practice across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care - becoming a highly skilled practitioner in both primary and tertiary settings.After your first year, youll have access to exciting next steps : Speciality midwife rolesFlight team trainingQLP pathwayPostgraduate study optionsQuality project involvementSenior midwifery positionsWere here to support your long-term growth and leadership journey.Click here to view the position description.About the ServiceWaikato Hospital is one of the largest hospitals on a single campus in the Southern Hemisphere.

As a tertiary facility, we provide maternity care for over 3,500 births annually, and support an additional 2,000 births across our primary birthing units and rural communities.We serve a diverse urban and rural population across the Te Manawa Taki region, with a strong commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.About the WaikatoLiving in Waikato offers a rare blend of professional opportunity, lifestyle richness, and community connection.

Whether you're based in Hamilton or one of the surrounding towns, the district supports a grounded, fulfilling way of life.Hamilton, at the heart of Waikato, is situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is New Zealands largest inland city - winner of the Most Beautiful City Award

The area offers : Affordable housing and manageable traffic for easy commutesWorld-class events, great restaurants, and shopping facilitiesA strong mix of schooling and childcare optionsStunning walking and cycling tracksHamilton International AirportEasy access to : Auckland for major events and festivalsRotorua and Taupo for bursts of adventureRaglan, a coastal gemThe Coromandel and its iconic beachesWhether youre seeking adventure, community, or a place to raise a family - Waikato is the perfect place to live and work.Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like your next move, wed love to hear from you.

Lets work together to create more life in beautiful Waikato, Aotearoa.Life is for living you know that.

After all, you have a huge part in how that starts.How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 26 October

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at

• at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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