Midwife Coordinator - BFHI (Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative)

• Play a key leadership role in protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding
• Work in partnership with wāhine, whānau and multidisciplinary teams
• 0.5FTE permanent position (shifts within Monday – Friday business hours)

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 are seeking a passionate and experienced Midwife Coordinator – Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to join our Women’s and Children’s Safety and Quality team, located in the Maternity Ward of Christchurch Women’s Hospital. This role provides professional leadership, coordination and clinical expertise to support breastfeeding, lactation education and leading Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) principles across maternity services.

Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will partner with wāhine, whānau and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, maternity care during inpatient stays. You will play a pivotal role in facilitating lactation education, supporting midwifery and nursing staff, liaising with NICU, and leading or contributing to projects that promote the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding.

About the Service

The Women’s and Children’s Safety and Quality team, located in the Maternity Ward of Christchurch Women’s Hospital actively promotes and leads a “whole of system” approach to quality, risk and patient safety programmes.

About You

You are a committed midwife with a strong passion for women’s and children’s health and the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. You value partnership, cultural safety and equity, and bring a demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in health care.

You are confident working both autonomously and collaboratively in a complex tertiary environment, with excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. You are enthusiastic about quality improvement, education and supporting colleagues to deliver best-practice maternity care.

Skills and Experience:

• Registered Midwife with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of maternity care delivery in New Zealand
• Strong commitment to breastfeeding, lactation support and health promotion
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with competing demands
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and culturally safe 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 Sunday 18^th January.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz