Graduate Midwives

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent

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.

Begin Your Midwifery Career in Waikato, Aotearoa

It’s time to shape your future as a New Graduate Midwife in Waikato - where professional excellence meets lifestyle balance.  Our maternity services offer a dynamic, supportive environment to launch your midwifery career and grow into the practitioner you aspire to be.

Waikato offers the best of both worlds: autonomy in primary care and depth in tertiary knowledge.

You’ll be known by name, supported by a team who cares, and mentored by leaders who invest in your growth. Many of our senior midwives started here as graduates. You’ll be supported to grow, specialise, and lead.  Our midwives can finish a shift and be on the beach, shopping, at the gym or their child’s school play within the hour.

Support & Development

We are passionate about supporting newly graduated midwives. Our comprehensive Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme includes:

• Dedicated mentorship and clinical coaching
• Pre-employment assistance
• A culture of safety, encouragement, and fulfilment

Our educators, clinical coaches, managers, and midwifery leaders are here to help you work at your natural best and leave each shift feeling valued and supported.

You’ll find career opportunities to suit your interests and aspirations, including:

• Supported QLP
• Community teams
• IOL/Antenatal
• Birthing/Postnatal
• Women’s Assessment Unit / Day Assessment Unit
• Women’s Health Outpatients
• High Dependency Unit experience

 You’ll consolidate your practice across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care - becoming a highly skilled practitioner in both primary and tertiary settings.

Career Progression

After your first year, you’ll have access to exciting next steps:

• Speciality midwife roles
• Flight team training
• Midwifery Response Team (MRT – in development)
• QLP pathway
• Postgraduate study options
• Quality project involvement
• Senior midwifery positions

 We’re here to support your long-term growth and leadership journey.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

Waikato Hospital is one of the largest hospitals on a single campus in the Southern Hemisphere.  As a tertiary facility, we provide maternity care for over 3,500 births annually, and support an additional 2,000 births across our primary birthing units and rural communities.

We serve a diverse urban and rural population across the Te Manawa Taki region, with a strong commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Waikato

Living in Waikato offers a rare blend of professional opportunity, lifestyle richness, and community connection. Whether you're based in Hamilton or one of the surrounding towns, the district supports a grounded, fulfilling way of life.

Hamilton, at the heart of Waikato, is situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is New Zealand’s largest inland city - winner of the Most Beautiful City Award 2020. The area offers:

• Affordable housing and manageable traffic for easy commutes
• World-class events, great restaurants, and shopping facilities
• A strong mix of schooling and childcare options
• Stunning walking and cycling tracks
• Hamilton International Airport
• Easy access to:
  • Auckland for major events and festivals
  • Rotorua and Taupō for bursts of adventure
  • Raglan, a coastal gem
  • The Coromandel and its iconic beaches

Whether you’re seeking adventure, community, or a place to raise a family - Waikato is the perfect place to live and work.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to create more life in beautiful Waikato, Aotearoa.  

 Life is for living – you know that.  After all, you have a huge part in how that starts.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

 All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 26 October 2025.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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.