Registered Midwife - Day Assessment Unit

Core Midwife -Day Assessment Unit

• Maternity Services – Timaru Hospital
• Monday to Friday between 0700 -1700 hours (some flexibility possible upon discussion around hours of work)
• Permanent 0.4 - 0.5 FTE

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-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for a Core Midwife to join the Maternity team at the Jean Todd Maternity unit. Providing midwifery care to women in South Canterbury, the unit sees around 500 births per year, ranging from normal and low-risk to complex and high-needs.

The unit was recently refurbished and is now a modern purpose-built space for mothers, babies and whanau and for the staff that work in the unit. 

The Day Assessment Unit midwife role is varied, and exciting and its purpose is to provide care for women with conditions that require additional monitoring and treatment, as well as providing midwifery care for those who cannot access an LMC in the community and may involve both hospital and community visits. Other additional duties upon direction includes working on the ward when it is busy and time in theatre with elective caesareans. 

The role is well well-supported by all staff who value a collaborative team-based approach working closely to make sure our mothers and babies get the best outcomes, and that our work environment is the best you could wish for.

About you

You must be Registered Midwife with a New Zealand practicing certificate and core midwifery experience.  You must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

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

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the MERAS/NZNO SECA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

Close Date: 10 May 2026 and will close earlier if a suitable applicant is found before this date. 

Apply now

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