Clinical Midwife Manager, Primary Birthing Unit
Clinical Midwife Manager, Primary Birthing Units – Women’s Health
- Primary Birthing Unit/Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE)
- Leadership Opportunity
- Community Midwifery
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:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Midwife Manager to join our team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dedicated midwife who is committed to providing high-quality maternity care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for women and their whaanau.
As a Clinical Midwife Manager, you will provide expert clinical leadership and direction, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of community midwifery services. You will work closely across multidisciplinary teams, supporting the service in delivering exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the community midwifery service at a primary birth unit to ensure safe and high-quality community-based maternity care.
- Deputise for the Midwife Manager of the birth unit as needed
- Oversee the operational management of the community midwifery team, staffing allocation, and resource planning in collaboration with Midwifery Manager.
- Ensure compliance with New Zealand Midwifery and Ministry of Health standards.
- Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, audit, and risk management.
- Work in partnership with all health professionals, maternal and child health community based organisations and allied health service providers to enable equitable outcomes
- Actively contribute to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in maternity care, ensuring equitable health outcomes for Māori women and their whaanau.
- Support the implementation of health and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
About You:
- NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years recent clinical experience in a secondary/tertiary birthing facility.
- Demonstrated understanding of the New Zealand Maternity Model of Care.
- Proven leadership experience - ability to lead and coordinate a team.
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a dedicated team.
- Be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in maternity care.
- Opportunity for professional development and career progression.
Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Service Manager Amanda Hinks at amanda.hinks@middlemore.co.nz or Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515185
Application Closes: 20 June 2025
