Community Midwife, Waitakere
We have an exciting opportunity for a midwife to join our highly sought after community midwifery team. Our midwifery positions are key to us providing better access to maternity care for our North and West Auckland community. Kindness, empathy and the ability to work closely in partnership with whānau is essential.
We are currently looking for a midwife that can commit to providing quality service. You will be predominantly based at Waitākere, but have the flexibility to cover both Hospitals
This position is based at Waitākere hospital, FTE 0.8, and will be predominately Monday to Friday, and includes cover for weekends and public holidays in order to provide service seven days a week.
You will need to have a clear understanding of Maternity Care in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and the choices available to whānau. A commitment to women/ people’s health, contemporary midwifery knowledge and skills, good communication and customer service practices are essential.
If you would like the opportunity and experience of working as a community midwife within a supportive team and environment, this will be ideal!
The successful candidate will be:
- A qualified midwife with a current NZ midwifery practicing certificate
- A resourceful health practitioner who is able to manage their workload and make sound clinical decisions
- Someone who embodies our values: everyone matters; with compassion; connected; and better, best, brilliant
Become part of our supportive network where you are part of a self-managing team, and have access to great facilities and support services.
If you think this is your next career step we would love to hear from you!
To view the position description please click here
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please do not hesitate to get in contact with me:
Sarah Jessop | Midwife Manager Community | 021 497 853 | sarah.jessop@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Position reference number: WDHB19679
Closing date: 29 April 2025