Postnatal Clinical Midwife Coordinator

Postnatal Clinical Midwife Coordinator

Maternity Ward, Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band - $115,164  -$122,660 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

• Permanent Part time Opportunity
• 0.4FTE, 32 hours a fortnight
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills

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

Join our maternity team at  Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora, Southern at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of providing a safe and positive childbearing experience to all expectant pregnant people in our region.

See position description.

As the Postnatal Clinical Midwife Coordinator, you will work with the Clinical Midwife Manager (CMM) to:

• Assist in the establishment and promotion of clinical midwifery professional standards in the postnatal ward
• Promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure provision of high-quality midwifery care
• Ensure effective day to day coordination across shifts and management within the area, working collaboratively with the CMM and the wider maternity team
• Promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure provision of high-quality midwifery care
• Support and provide leadership for Registered Nurses and Midwives, Enrolled Nurses, Maternity/Health Care Assistants, Students.

Please note, you will need to be available for shift work for this position.

About us

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous pregnant people and whanau from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience. 

Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.

Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern district offers excellent amenities, first class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance.  Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities whatever your passion. Check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

About you

Alongside your clinical expertise, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and have a high level of interpersonal skills. You will have proven clinical credibility in all aspects of midwifery care with the confidence and passion for supporting and developing our maternity team.

Some of the skills we are looking for are:

• It is essential that you are a Registered Midwife and hold a current annual practicing certificate.
• A collaborative team approach with excellent group facilitation skills
• Confidence to build successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Confidence with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Hold a relevant post-graduate qualification or be willing to work towards one

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.  
 

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the expired MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), and falls between the step 1 ($115,164 p.a) and Step 2 ($122,660 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwifery Salary Scale – Grade 3.

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by  8 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.