Maternity Care Assistantat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

• $60,100 to $70,358 p.a.

• work around your timetableOpportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme studentsA unique opportunity to develop your skills while studyingHealth 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 teamJoin our maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies, and their families and whānau.We consider ourselves very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit.

• Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

• Te Whatu Ora Southern here Midwifery
• Southern Health
• He hauora, he kuru pounamu!As a Maternity Care Assistant, you will be involved in:supporting midwives
• assisting with patient care under supervisioncleaning equipment and preparing birthing roomsbasic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)assisting women with showering and at meal timesclerical duties and other general tasks to support the smooth running of the department.Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:gain hands-on experience to complement your studiesset the tone for your future career as a midwifeunderstand how the maternity ward operates day-to-dayreceive on-the-job support from those who have been in your shoes.View position descriptionBenefitsBeautiful coastlines and a family-friendly communityContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to staff fitness facilities and banking offersAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)About youWe are seeking applications from current midwifery students enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery programme who are dynamic, friendly, and demonstrate a high level of initiative.

• 30 April 2025), Maternity Care Assistants Salary Scale, between Step 1 and Step 5, $60,100 to $70,358 per annum, pro-rata.About 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 serve our community.

If you have any questions about the role, please email our Recruitment Advisor at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process.