Clinical Midwifery Manager - Kaitaia Hospital
- Maternity, Kaitaia Hospital
- Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) role working 40 hours per week
- Take on a pivotal leadership role in while accessing ongoing education, postgraduate study support, and opportunities to influence quality improvement initiatives
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
As the Clinical Midwife Manager, you will provide clinical expertise and professional leadership, ensuring safe, culturally responsive, and woman-centred care to our Primary Maternity Unit. You will coordinate staff, patients, systems, and resources to deliver efficient and effective services, foster collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams, and champion quality improvement initiatives.
This is for a permanent, full time position working 40 hours per week.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
In our small rural unit, Midwives provide care to inpatients, carry out assessments and respond to acute presentations as needed. Midwives also work alongside colleagues as required to provide midwifery support. This is a role for a midwife with high professional standards and integrity, who wants to provide a service they are proud of.
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About you
We are seeking a Registered Midwife with strong leadership skills, a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and a passion for excellence in maternity care for the Far North community.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in midwifery practice
- Relevant post graduate certificate/diploma, or undertaking the same
- QLP at leadership level
- Demonstrated ability in clinical decision-making, quality improvement, and fostering professional development
Step into a role where your skills truly matter - apply now and shape the future of maternity services in Northland.
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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 4 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Please note from the 20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026, there may be a delay in review of applications.