Casual Caseload Midwife - Wairoa Hospital

• Wairoa Hospital – Maternity Services
• Casual
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
  
   

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Casual Caseload Midwife to join our small, supportive maternity team at Wairoa Hospital. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across the full scope of midwifery practice in a rural setting. You’ll be providing continuity of care to hapū māmā and their whānau, supporting births, postnatal care, and community visits.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit community, while enjoying the autonomy and variety that rural midwifery offers.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairoa Hospital is a rural facility located in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay region. Our maternity service is midwifery-led, with strong support from general practitioners and secondary services in Hastings. The team is collaborative, culturally responsive, and deeply connected to the community.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be a New Zealand registered midwife with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and a passion for providing holistic, culturally safe care. You’ll be confident working autonomously, adaptable to rural practice, and committed to building strong relationships with whānau and the wider health team.

We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced midwives alike, especially those with a strong connection to or interest in rural and Māori health.

Key attributes and requirements:

- Current registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand

- Valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Commitment to culturally responsive care and working in partnership with whānau

- Flexibility to work across a range of settings including hospital and community

- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development

- Passion for rural midwifery and improving outcomes for Māori and rural communities

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Bruce email on anne.bruce@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.