* Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Maternity Service
* Permanent fulltime (1.0FTE),Monday – Friday, daytime hours.
* Renumeration MERAS Designated Senior Midwife Salary Scale Step 4
* Rewarding Career – supported by the Midwife Manager, this role provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a meaningful impact on health outcomes. This role will continue to provide opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development
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
The Clinical Midwife Manager in Hawke’s Bay plays a pivotal leadership role in coordinating and supporting a dedicated team of midwives who are committed to delivering equitable, culturally responsive, and clinically excellent care. This position involves strategic oversight of staff rostering to ensure safe and effective coverage, fostering a positive team culture, and driving continuous improvement in maternity services. By championing inclusive care practices and maintaining high clinical standards, the Clinical Midwife Manager helps ensure that every birthing person and whānau receives compassionate and high-quality care.
About the Team/Service/ Location
* a dynamic and supportive environment with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
* an opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in maternity care.
* potential for professional development and career progression.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
* New Zealand Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
* Demonstrated clinical credibility including a solid understanding of the New Zealand Maternity Model of Care and Section 88 (of which 5+ years should have been at a secondary/ tertiary maternity facility)
* A commitment to continuous improvement, using data and whānau voice to lead improvement initiatives
* Visionary leadership skills – the ability to inspire a shared purpose and set clear goals that align with high quality, whānau centred care
* Completed, or currently undertaking, appropriate postgraduate study
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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Catherine Overfield – Chief Midwife via email on catherine.overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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