Maternity Care Assistant - Southlandat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

Maternity Ward, Southland HospitalCasual position

• work around your timetableSalary band
• $60,100 to $70,358 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverOpportunity 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 roleJoin our maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and their families and whānau.As a Maternity Care Assistant, you will be involved in:supporting our midwives
• assisting with patient care under supervisioncleaning equipment and preparing the birthing roomsbasic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)assisting women with showering and at meal timesclerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the department.Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:gain hands-on experience to compliment your studiesset the tone for your future career as a midwifeunderstand how the maternity ward runs day-to-dayreceive on the job support from those who have been in your shoes!View position description.About youWe are seeking applications from current midwifery students, that are enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery Programme who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative.

Experience working with people in a caring capacity is advantageous, however we are excited to support your entry into the profession.As a casual employee, you may be asked to complete morning, afternoon or night shifts, but we will work together to create a great balance for your schedule.About usHere at Southland Hospital, we value the care we offer mothers, babies and whanau/families in our maternity centre.

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

• 30 April 2025), Maternity Care Assistants Salary Scale, between Step 1 and Step 5 $60,100 to $70,358 per annum, pro-rata.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Recruitment Advisor, Katie Procter katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzThis is an open position with no close date and we will review applications as they are received.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.