Registered Midwife - Women's Health Outpatients

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent – 56 hours per fortnight
• It’s time to create an amazing life in the Waikato Region of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Become part of a caring, collaborative, and supportive team in a region perfect for adventure and family life
• Make a real difference to the whanau experience

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’re looking for a Registered Midwife to join our team at one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the southern hemisphere. Waikato Hospital serves women requiring complex care from Hamilton city, the Waikato region, and from hospitals located in the wider Te Manawa Taki region.

Women's Health Clinics are home to a variety of clinics such as the Obstetric Antenatal Clinic, Midwifery Led Day Assessment Unit, Early Pregnancy treatment clinic, Termination of pregnancy clinic and the community midwifery clinic, and you'll have the opportunity to work across all of these areas.

As part of the team you’ll be able to develop your core midwifery skills in primary pregnancy assessment, as well as developing advanced midwifery skills for wahinē with complex pregnancy journeys, so consider becoming part of our team today!

You’ll be able to develop and extend your expertise in:

• Midwifery-led assessment unit 
• Primary and secondary antenatal assessments 
• Tertiary acute assessment skills
• High level decision making
• BFHI Breastfeeding support in both clinical skills and education
• Immunisation administration and documentation

Our Midwifery Educators and Midwifery Clinical Coaches will support you with mandatory education needs, career progression, Quality and Leadership Programme preparation and gaining post-graduate qualifications.

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About the team

The Women’s Health team at Waikato Hospital serves a diverse population of urban and rural women from Hamilton city and the Waikato region with over five thousand births per annum.  The families of our region have a range of superb primary birthing units to choose from and when complexity arises, they are also able to access care from the team at Waikato Hospital.

We pride ourselves on having a fabulous midwifery team, and are passionate about supporting our newly graduated midwives. We are committed to building close relationships with our primary care midwives from the community (LMC midwives) and strive to engage their valuable insight as part of our quality improvement initiatives.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Have New Zealand registration as a midwife, and a current practising certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand (or in the process of obtaining your registration/APC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to easily build rapport with people.
• Passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible.
• Have an understanding of Cultural Safety.

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 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 13 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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