Midwife Educator, Midwifery Development and Education Service
Midwife Educator, Midwifery Development and Education Service – Women’s Health
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.9 FTE)
- Senior Midwife Opportunity
- Rostered Shifts
Our 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 Zealand’s 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:
Are you an experienced midwife passionate about supporting the next generation of midwives? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is looking for a dedicated Midwife Educator to coordinate and deliver clinical education and assessment for students undertaking the BHSc (Midwifery) programme in partnership with the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
This role is crucial in ensuring students receive high-quality learning experiences, including clinical placements, tutorials, and hands-on supervision. You will also provide support to midwives involved in teaching, ensuring fair and consistent student assessment processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver clinical teaching and learning experiences for midwifery students.
- Support students’ professional development in clinical practice settings.
- Facilitate clinical skills training and scenario-based learning.
- Provide mentorship and feedback to students and midwives.
- Work collaboratively with AUT, midwifery managers, and clinicians to optimize clinical placements.
- Contribute to curriculum development and ensure clinical education aligns with best practices.
- Promote health equity and support the recruitment and retention of Māori, Pacific, and Asian health professionals.
About You:
- NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years recent clinical experience in a secondary/tertiary birthing facility
- Understanding of NZ Health Legislation, including MoH service specifications and MoH referral guidelines
- Strong communication and relationship skills
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact by shaping the future of midwifery education.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Be part of a diverse team committed to health equity and cultural safety.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Apply online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Service Manager Tanya Wilson at tanya.wilson@middlemore.co.nz or Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
Job Number: CMH202515024
Application Closes: 8 April 2025
