Fixed Term, Registered Nurse/Staff Midwife - Maternity Ward

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Maternity Department
• Fixed term, Part-time 64 hour’s per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• 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 Registered Nurse or Staff Midwife to join our team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.8 FTE). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care while working alongside a supportive and experienced team. You will provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing or midwifery care to wāhine/women, pēpi/babies, and whānau/families across the service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our maternity and nursing services are dedicated to delivering safe and culturally responsive care. You will work within a collaborative team that values innovation, clinical excellence, and whānau-centred care.

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 are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Staff Midwife who brings a strong sense of professionalism and a passion for delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to improving health outcomes for all whānau across our region, particularly Māori as tangata whenua.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand or Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• At least 2 years relevant experience in a maternity setting for registered nurse applicants.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and confidence in providing safe, effective care in either a midwifery or nursing scope.
• A strong commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a willingness to continuously learn and reflect on your own practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, and to adapt quickly in a dynamic and often fast-paced clinical environment.
• A team-oriented mindset, with a flexible and proactive approach to supporting your colleagues and contributing to service improvement.
• A passion for working in a whānau-centred, woman- and baby-friendly environment where collaboration and kindness are key.

Whether you are an experienced clinician or looking to develop your career further, we are interested in hearing from applicants who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we care for.

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 Catherine Overfield via email on Catherine.overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz

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