Auckland - Hospital Setting
Are you committed to removing barriers to access to healthcare, creating equity for whānau?Do you want to lead a team of amazing midwives?Do you thrive in the acute maternity setting?We are recruiting 2 exceptional leaders as the Midwife Managers for the Labour and Birthing Suite and Womens Assessment Unit at Auckland City Hospital Te Toka Tumai.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.The OpportunityWe are a quaternary maternity hospital that also includes a primary birthing unit.
Approximately 6000 pēpi are born here per year.The Womens Assessment Unit kaimahi do about 250 assessment each week and incorporates the Day Assessment Unit, the acute gynaecology and early pregnancy services, along with a dedicated bereavement area.We are looking for two midwives to work together across these acute services with an individual portfolio responsibility for one of these areas.As the Midwife Manager, you would be responsible for the day
-to-day running of each unit, working collaboratively with the medical and multidisciplinary teams.The position includes staff management, resource allocation, clinical guidance and maintaining standards of practice.
This role also involves risk management, quality improvement, and fostering a supportive environment for both kaimahi and whānau.For further details, please refer to the position description here.About youYou will:Have a postgraduate qualification or be working towards oneHave at least 5 years midwifery post-registration experience across the scopeBe committed to removing barriers to access to healthcare, creating equity for whānauUnderstand and be committed to implementing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the service.For more information about this role please contact Beatle Treadwell
- Assc Dir of Midwifery Maori Health & Equity via beatricet@adhb.govt.nz or Deb Pittam
- District Chief Midwife via PittamD@adhb.govt.nzWorking 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the 1st of October 2025.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad (Recruitment Consultant) via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline.
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.