[ref. v423504] Queenstown - Midwife Clinical Coach - Dunedinat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern -

Dunedin HospitalSalary band - $117,199 to $128,955 p.a. pro-rata and KiwisaverPermanent part-time position available (24 hours per week)Great opportunity to further develop your leadership skillsFriendly and supportive work environmentHealth 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 roleJoin our maternity team at Queen Mary, based in Dunedin, as Midwife Clinical Coach, where you will be responsible for promoting a learning environment within the clinical setting that encourages and supports development of midwifery clinical skills and knowledge.The Midwife Clinical Coach provides practical clinical education in the workplace, demonstrating effective, evidence-informed and culturally safe practice.

You will also be able to work with midwives who need to refresh their clinical skills or knowledge during a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).This diverse role will see you take on a variety of responsibilities and tasks. You will provide new staff with a robust orientation to the service, practical one-to-one support as needed, and work closely with tertiary education providers to develop relationships with new graduate midwives and assist in the development of the midwifery new graduate programme.View position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/LocationAt Queen Mary Maternity Centre, we birth around one thousand eight hundred babies every year and offer primary birthing facilities as well as secondary and tertiary-level obstetric services for the Southern district.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern here: Midwifery | Southern Health | He hauora, he kuru pounamuAbout youAlongside your clinical expertise, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator who models integrity and exceptional team collaboration.

You'll have proven clinical credibility in all aspects of midwifery care and a passion for supporting and developing our maternity team.Some of the skills we are looking for are as follows:It is essential that you are a registered midwife and hold a current annual practising certificateNZCOM preceptor or mentor training courseCompleted or participating in postgraduate education (e.g. complex care course)A collaborative team approach with excellent group facilitation skillsProven ability to build successful working relationships with those around you, and 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 growthWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 24 August 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie.Procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as they are 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