New Graduate Midwifery Programme
- One year Graduate Midwifery Programme
- 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) permanent rostered rotating shifts
- Conversational Interviews to be held week of 7th September
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking New Graduate Midwives to join us and work collegially
within our skilled and friendly multi-disciplinary teams as we work in
partnership with our local Lead Maternity Carer’s to assess, plan, implement
and evaluate health care for the mothers and babies of the Waitaha
region.
Our New Graduate midwifery program offers you professional development
opportunities and enables you to develop your midwifery skills within a
supportive environment. You will rotate between birthing suite and the
antenatal/postnatal ward at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. There may also be
opportunities to gain experience within one of our outstanding whānau centred Community
Birthing Units or women’s outpatients service. With our Trans-alpine agreement,
you could also have the opportunity to work with our Te Tai o Poutini teams on
the picturesque West Coast of the South Island.
We are one of the largest tertiary units in New Zealand and supported by our Community Birthing Units, we provide whānau centred support and care for over 5,500 births annually.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and professional multi-disciplinary team that allows you to utilise your enthusiasm and passion for women’s health within a supportive and professional environment.
Join us and embrace evidence-based practice to provide safe, high
quality midwifery care and celebrate the key role midwives have in partnership
with women to promote maternal and infant health and wellbeing.
To learn
more about us check out this video https://youtu.be/L6a_aYdR8BY
About You
You are a newly graduated Midwife eager to begin your professional journey with curiosity, and excited to apply your midwifery knowledge. You are registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand, and are enrolled in the Midwifery First Year of Practice
You bring:
- A commitment to learning and growthas you transition from competent to confident practitioner.
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its importance in shaping equitable and culturally safe maternity care.
- A passion for providing mana-enhancing care that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of wāhine, pēpi, and whānau.
- A willingness to work collaboratively in a busy, supportive environment, where you’ll be guided by experienced midwives and receive mentortorship and tautoko (support).
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of
wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the whānau of
Aotearoa/New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so
that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” on our careers page. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 30th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner on Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4436204
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Sunday 30th August