Midwifery Engagement Lead - Hamilton - NPHS

• Strengthen antenatal immunisation access and uptake for pregnant people and whānau.

• Build midwifery capability and strong partnerships across Te Manawa Taki.

• Full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract, paid on the relevant MERAS Collective Designated Scale, Grade 4.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Role

As Midwifery Engagement Lead, you will play a key role in strengthening access to antenatal immunisations across Te Manawa Taki. You will provide dedicated peer-to-peer support to Primary Birthing Unit staff and Lead Maternity Carers, helping them build the confidence and capability to deliver maternal immunisations. This includes supporting onboarding, IMAC training, use of the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR), cold chain capability, and integration with primary care and Well Child Tamariki Ora services.

You will work closely with maternity, primary care, WCTO and Māori health partners to identify barriers and improve immunisation access and uptake, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for Māori. A key part of the role will be developing sustainable, culturally appropriate pathways that strengthen continuity between maternity and WCTO services and support a midwife-led approach to immunisation delivery.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About You

You will be an experienced midwife with strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for whānau and communities. You will bring practical experience in antenatal immunisation and be confident working collaboratively across maternity, primary care and community services.

You'll bring:

• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand, with at least three years' experience as a midwife delivering antenatal immunisations.

• Experience putting Te Tiriti o Waitangi into action and supporting improved outcomes for Māori.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership experience and the ability to build trusted relationships.

• A full New Zealand driver licence, with knowledge of cold chain capability, midwifery education experience or Authorised Vaccinator status desirable.

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 Tuesday, 03 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz