Midwife Specialist – Māori Health

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

• 0.7 FTE, permanent role

As a Midwife Specialist, Māori Health, you will provide culturally safe and specialist support to Māori whānau throughout their maternity journey. You will work closely with whānau using whanaungatanga and manaakitanga to enhance engagement in maternity care, support the delivery of hapūtanga wānanga and weaving wānanga, and champion public health initiatives known to improve perinatal outcomes, including smokefree pregnancies, safe sleep, and breastfeeding. This role offers an opportunity to positively influence whānau wellbeing while supporting and mentoring midwives within the Waitematā district.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Māori midwives / Kahu Pōkai work collaboratively across the Waitematā district to provide high-quality, culturally responsive maternity care. The team supports midwives working with vulnerable families, new core and LMC midwives, and contributes to broader community Māori health initiatives.

About You

You will bring:

• Expertise in building strong, respectful relationships with Māori whānau using whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
• Experience supporting hapūtanga wānanga and weaving wānanga.
• Knowledge of public health initiatives that improve perinatal outcomes for Māori whānau, including smokefree pregnancies, safe sleep, and breastfeeding promotion.
• Ability to provide professional and cultural guidance to Māori midwives / Kahu Pōkai, particularly those new to the district or working with vulnerable whānau.
• Commitment to advancing the Kotahitanga equity plan and supporting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Experience collaborating with community Māori health providers to enhance outcomes for Māori whānau.

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 27 April 2026. Position reference is WDHB20153A

For any queries about the role, please contact Jax Paki Associate Director of Midwifery Maori Health and Equity on jax.paki@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 021 274 6034

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

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