Clinical Coach - Midwifery

Clinical Coach - Midwifery 

• Maternity Services – Health New Zealand South Canterbury
• Based in Jean Todd Maternity Ward – Timaru Hospital
• Permanent, Part time, 0.5 FTE 
• Rostered Shifts

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence.

About the Role

Maternity Services provides primary and secondary care to women in South Canterbury with approximately 600 births ranging from normal and low risk to complex and high needs.

Right now, we’re looking for a Clinical Coach-Maternity to work as a practical clinical educator and leader/change agent in the ongoing pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes. This position works collaboratively with colleagues, new graduates, other health staff and reports to the Clinical Midwife Manager.

About you

We are seeking applications from New Zealand Registered Midwives with a current APC and recent clinical leadership experience.

• Role Model for contemporary clinical practice and woman centered care
• Understanding of Tikanga Maori
• Knowledge and compliance with legislative and best practice requirements
• Responsible for promoting a learning environment
• Working towards or has completed the Quality Leadership Programme
• The Right to work in New Zealand
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses". We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:  27 February 2026