Graduate Midwives - Maternity Ward

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Maternity Services
• Permanent roles available, Hour’s negotiable
• 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

Are you ready to begin your midwifery career in a supportive and innovative environment? We invite applications from motivated Graduate Midwives to join our Maternity Services team.

This is a permanent position with negotiable hours to suit your needs. You’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate, holistic care to wāhine and their whānau across the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal journey.

With access to mentorship and ongoing professional development, you’ll gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Maternity Services team is passionate about providing exceptional care that supports the health and wellbeing of wāhine and pēpi. We are committed to creating an environment where new graduates can thrive through mentorship, teamwork, and a focus on continuous learning.

Hawke's Bay Maternity is nationally recognised for its innovative programs to improve maternal and infant health. To learn more about the services we provide to expectant mothers, watch our Maternity Services video.

This is an exciting opportunity for new graduate midwives. Our secondary facility manages 2,200 births per year, offering a mix of primary and secondary maternity care.

The base hospital in Hastings is supported by a primary facility in the rural location of Wairoa. We are also commencing the construction of a new primary maternity facility alongside our secondary unit, designed with a focus on active labour, birth, and creating a whānau-friendly environment for the journey into parenthood.

As a new graduate midwife, you will have the opportunity to:

• Consolidate your practice.
• Work in a supportive environment.
• Enrol and complete the Midwifery 1st Year of Practice programme.
• Be released for study and professional development.
• Work across the full midwifery scope of practice.
• Gain valuable experience in secondary/tertiary midwifery practice.

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

We are looking for team players who are ready to learn and further their experience.

Ideal applicant will bring the following skills and key attributes;

• A New Zealand-registered midwife (or eligible for registration).
• In your first year of practice, or recently graduated from an NZ midwifery programme.
• Passionate about providing culturally responsive care, with an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in maternity services.
• A great communicator who thrives in a team environment.
• Committed to growing your skills and confidence as a practitioner.

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 cathernine.overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz

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