Midwife Specialist, Perinatal Loss, North Shore Hospital
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
· Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to whānau experiencing perinatal loss
· Work in a specialised role supporting clinical care, coordination, and education
· Make a meaningful difference through Te Tiriti o Waitangi–based, holistic practice
· 1.0 FTE, permanent role (job sharing will be considered)
About the Team/Service/ Location
Supporting families through perinatal loss requires a special kind of midwife -one who brings deep compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to respectful and holistic care. In this role, your primary focus will be coordinating clinical care for the birthing person and whānau during their birth, and in the weeks that follow while also undertaking key organisational, management, and educational responsibilities.
You will act as a single point of contact for the care and management of the tūpāpaku and whenua, including coordination with histology services (as consented) and the return of these to whānau. You will also provide ongoing follow-up and support, including counselling coordination, serve as the liaison between Waitematā and the National Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC), and educate and support staff working with whānau experiencing perinatal loss.
About the Team/Service/Location
Our maternity service is committed to providing compassionate, culturally safe, and whānau-centred care. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting families with respect, dignity, and professionalism during some of their most vulnerable moments.
This role is based at North Shore Hospital.
About You
You will be an experienced and empathetic clinician with a strong commitment to culturally responsive practice. You will also have:
· Registration as a Midwife in New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate
· A minimum of 5 years’ post-registration midwifery experience, including perinatal loss care
· Postgraduate study (preferred) relevant to midwifery or bereavement care
· Demonstrated cultural awareness and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
· A compassionate, flexible, and collaborative approach, with excellent attention to detail and ethical practice
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 11 February 2026. Position reference is WDHB20609
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.