Midwife Manager, Birthing & Assessmentat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau -

apartmentHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau placeAuckland calendar_month 
Midwife Manager, Birthing & Assessment Womens HealthMiddlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.4 FTE)Senior Midwife OpportunityMonday
  • FridayOur Organisation:Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector.
We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand
  • Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service.

HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the Role:Join Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau and lead one of Aotearoas busiest and most dynamic maternity services as a Midwife Manager in our Birthing & Assessment unit.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced senior midwife leader to shape service delivery, influence workforce development, and improve outcomes for whānau across our diverse communities.As the Midwife Manager you will provide clinical, strategic, and operational leadership across the service.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care for women and their families, while leading a large multidisciplinary team.You will:Lead the daily operations and long-term strategy for the B&A UnitProvide visible leadership and professional guidance to midwifery staffDrive equity-focused healthcare outcomes, particularly for Māori whānauOversee workforce planning, recruitment, and capability developmentEnsure compliance with clinical quality, safety, and regulatory standardsManage financial performance including budget planning and resource managementThis role combines hands-on clinical leadership with strategic influence, making it ideal for a senior leader ready to make system-level impact.About You:NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.8+ years experience in secondary/tertiary maternity care.Proven leadership and/or management experience
  • ability to lead and coordinate a team.Relevant Post graduate qualification preferredWhy Join Us?Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a highly skilled team.Be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in maternity care.Opportunity for professional development and career progression.If you are a confident, values led midwifery leader ready to influence community maternity care at scale, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online and if you have any questions, please contact Service Manager Tanya Wilson at tanya.wilson@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Job Number: CMH202617243Application Closes: 24 June 2026

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