Registered Midwife

Registered Nurse / Midwife

• Timaru | Permanent Full-time and Part-time Opportunities available
• Make a meaningful difference by providing safe, woman-centred maternity care and supporting equitable health outcomes for whānau in your community.
• Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, where collaboration, shared expertise, and excellent communication are highly valued.

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.

About the Role

We're seeking a NZ Registered Midwife or, Registered Nurse with a current APC who is passionate about providing safe, woman-centred care. You'll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. A strong focus on quality improvement, cultural safety, and professional development is essential, along with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.

About the Team

Our core maternity team consists of both midwives and nurses and we work collaboratively within our secondary facility, managing approximately 550 births per year. We have a lovely upgraded unit that comprises 9 single AN/PN rooms, 3 birthing rooms, and outpatient Day Assessment Unit.

About you

Ideally, we are looking for registered midwives however, you may be a registered nurse who has experience working with midwifery.

• Registered Midwife or nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and eligibility to practise within the New Zealand Midwifery Council Scope of Practice.
• Commitment to providing safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care in partnership with women, whānau, and Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs).
• Ability to deliver high-quality care across the maternity continuum while responding effectively to changing clinical needs and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet professional and medico-legal standards.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and delivering excellent patient outcomes.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally safe care.
• Knowledge of relevant New Zealand health legislation, professional standards, and health and safety requirements.
  

Working at Health New Zealand

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

Please confirm which opportunity you are open to within your application.

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 31 August 2026.

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