Registered Midwives - Waikato Hospital - Full Or Part Time

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're looking for Registered Midwives to join our team at one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the southern hemisphere.

Waikato Hospital serves women requiring complex care from Hamilton city, the Waikato region, and from hospitals located in the wider Te Manawa Taki region.

As part of the team, you'll be able to develop your core midwifery skills in pregnancy assessment, normal labour, birthing and postnatal care as well as developing advanced midwifery skills for wahine with complex pregnancy journeys.

We have opportunities across birthing, acute assessment, antenatal, induction of labour and postnatal - discuss your area of expertise with the hiring manager and become part of our team today!

Our Midwifery Educators and Midwifery Clinical Coaches will support you with mandatory education needs, career progression, Quality and Leadership Programme preparation and gaining post-graduate qualifications.

You'll be able to develop and extend your expertise in :

• Midwifery-led Triage
• Tertiary acute assessment skills
• High level decision making
• Induction of labour
• Caesarean Section theatre
• Perineal suturing
• Neonatal Resuscitation and Life Support
• High Dependency Obstetric Care
• BFHI Breastfeeding support in both clinical skills and education
• Long Acting Reversible Contraception skills – prescribing, skills training and support
• Perinatal bereavement care

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About the Service

The Women's Health team at Waikato Hospital serves a diverse population of urban and rural women from Hamilton city and the Waikato region with over five thousand births per annum.

The families of our region have a range of superb primary birthing units to choose from and when complexity arises, they are also able to access care from the team at Waikato Hospital.

We pride ourselves on having a fabulous midwifery team, who are passionate about supporting our newly graduated midwives.

We offer a comprehensive first year of practice programme.

We are committed to building close relationships with our primary care midwives from the community (LMC midwives) and strive to engage their valuable insight as part of our quality improvement initiatives.

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong.

We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Hear personally from our staff : Life starts here – Jessica Jordan and Life starts here – Darjee Sahala.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts.

With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy.

As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.

The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.

Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.

The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.

Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.

With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role :

• Must have New Zealand registration as a midwife, and a current practising certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand (or in the process of obtaining your registration / APC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to easily build rapport with people.
• Passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible.
• Have an understanding of Cultural Safety.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To 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.

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

Please note we will review applications as received.