Midwife - Base and Hawera Hospital

%3Cfigure class=%22image%22%3E%3Cimg style=%22aspect-ratio:850/210;%22 src=%22https://tas-adhbrac.taleo.net/transition/transition/TransitionImageViewer.jss?imageCode=.Tar_Advert%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22850%22 height=%22210%22%3E%3C/figure%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMidwife, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent%3C/strong%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Poppins;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHealth 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Role%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3ETe Whatu Ora Taranaki’s maternity service includes a secondary maternity unit at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and a primary birthing unit in Hāwera. Our New Plymouth service is moving into a brand‑new, purpose‑built maternity unit opening in 2026, designed to provide a modern, fit‑for‑purpose environment that supports high‑quality, whānau‑centred care. Within the New Plymouth birthing suite there are four primary birthing rooms, each equipped with a birthing pool, and four secondary birthing rooms, two of which also have pools. The unit includes fourteen inpatient rooms, each with an ensuite and partner bed, as well as a dedicated loss room, three patient assessment rooms, an antenatal assessment clinic, and a Women’s Assessment Unit. The Hāwera Primary Birthing Unit offers one birthing room with a pool and three postnatal beds, providing a supportive environment for low‑risk birthing and postnatal care.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3ETe Whatu Ora Taranaki’s neonatal unit has level 2A accreditation with 6 cots and 2 intensive care cots to provide care for babies from 28 weeks%27 gestation.%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EIn this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, caring for whānau throughout all stages of their maternity journey. You will be able to draw on your knowledge and clinical skills to ensure whānau receive the highest standard of care and feel supported, informed, and safe. You will also have opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to quality improvement, professional standards, and accreditation processes as we continue to strengthen and develop our service.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EFlexible working arrangements can be negotiated for the successful applicants.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EPlease click here to view the position description or email %3C/i%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:TK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz%22%3E%3Ci%3ETK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz%3C/i%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ci%3E to request.%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFor more information on living and working in Taranaki click %3Ca href=%22https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/taranaki/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3Ehere%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout you%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3ETo be a successful in this role you will:%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EBe registered with Midwifery Council of New Zealand (or be eligible for registration) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate%3C/i%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EIdeally you will have one-year of postgraduate experience however we encourage New Graduates to apply.%3C/i%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EYour will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills.%3C/i%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EAbility to work rostered rotating shifts in all areas of the maternity service: antenatal, birthing suite, the postnatal ward, and the primary unit%3C/i%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking at Health New Zealand%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHealth 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%3Cstrong%3E. %3C/strong%3EWe welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETo apply please click “%3Cstrong%3Eapply now%3C/strong%3E.”%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lydia Rae on Email %3Ca href=%22mailto:Lydia.Rae@tdhb.org.nz%22%3ELydia.Rae@tdhb.org.nz%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E