Midwife Manager - Lakes District Hospitalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

Midwife ManagerLakes Hospital (Queenstown)$132,397

• $142,182 p.a pro-rata + KiwisaverExcellent opportunity to manage and develop our maternity unitsUse you proven leadership skills to facilitate and enhance service deliveryPermanent Fulltime position (40 hours a week)Are you looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to develop and grow professionally?

About the RoleJoin our maternity team at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora, Southern at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of providing a safe and positive childbearing experience to all expectant pregnant people in our region.As the Midwife Manager, you will lead and support the Lakes Maternity Unit in Queenstown providing clinical and operational leadership to ensure the service is responsive to the changing needs of our community and health system.Some key deliverables include but are not limited to:Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Lakes Maternity Unit to ensure safe and effective delivery of maternity care, identification and mitigation of clinical risk, and continuous quality improvementProvide operational leadership to ensure the midwifery unit operates effectively, safely and sustainably on a day-to-day basisEnsure the service is appropriately staffed, best practice human resource standards are met, and staff are supported and managed to maintain a cohesive and productive teamEnsure Maternity Unit operates within budgets for the financial year, and work in collaboration with the District Midwife Manager to develop risk mitigation strategies for unexpected expenditures; participate in developing and managing annual and three-year capital expenditure plansManage unit quality and risk programmes; lead and manage certification and accreditation within Maternity UnitAbout UsSouthern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across the region, providing care to whānau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region.

• Midwifery I Southern Health I He hauora, he kuru pounamu!Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora
• Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

• 30 April 2025), and falls between the step 1 ($132,397 p.a prorata) and Step 3 ($142,182 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwife Salary Scale
• Grade 7.BenefitsContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discountsView position descriptionAbout youAlongside your strong leadership skills, our ideal candidate will also bring extensive midwifery experience and be an excellent communicator.Some of the skills we are looking for are:It is essential that you are a NZ Registered Midwife and hold a current annual practicing certificate.Possess the ability to think outside the square, communicate effectively and promote best practice and standards of midwifery careDemonstrate sound professional judgementHave relevant knowledge of patient safety and resource management, including budgeting, equipment and staff managementDemonstrate clinical quality, safety and best practice.Confidence to build successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environmentConfidence with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthHold a relevant post-graduate qualificationWorking 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter, Recruitment Advisor katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website