Midwife Manager, Pukekohe Birthing Unit
Midwife Manager, Pukekohe Birthing Unit – Women’s Health
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE)
- Senior Midwife Opportunity
- Work is focussed on Monday – Friday but there is a requirement to have occasional flexibility respond to operational requirements as needed evenings and weekends
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 Midwife Manager to lead our dedicated team at the Pukekohe Primary Birthing Facility, providing exceptional care for women, birthing people, newborns and their whaanau.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a senior midwife who is committed to clinical excellence, service innovation, workforce development, and achieving equitable outcomes for all communities we serve.
As Midwife Manager, you will provide operational, clinical, and professional leadership for the primary birthing facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and culturally responsive maternity services. You will oversee the day to day management of the facility, lead a team of approximately 15 FTE midwives and nurses, and work collaboratively with Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs), multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to deliver outstanding maternity care.
You will:
- Lead the daily operations and long-term strategy for the unit
- Provide visible leadership and professional guidance to midwifery staff
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, and capability development
- Ensure compliance with clinical quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Manage financial performance including budget planning and resource management
About You:
- NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years experience in secondary/tertiary maternity care.
- Proven leadership and/or management experience - ability to lead and coordinate a team.
- Relevant Post graduate qualification preferred
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a highly skilled team.
- Be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in maternity care.
- Opportunity for professional development and career progression.
If you are an experienced senior midwife ready to take the next step into a significant leadership role and make a lasting impact on maternity services, we would love to hear from you. Apply online and if you have any questions, please contact Service Manager Isabella Smart at isabella.smart@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202617475
Application Closes: 4 August 2026
