District Chief Midwife-

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District Chief Midwife

· Contribute to transforming the future of health in this pivotal role as the District Chief Midwife

· Up to full time, subject to negotiation to enable ongoing clinical practice

· Taranaki

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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The District Chief Midwife is a senior leadership role that is responsible for providing strong, visible, professional and clinical leadership, and to motivate and inspire midwifery and maternity colleagues and the wider health workforce. Part of the local district leadership team, the District Chief Midwife has a critical position in providing and demonstrating leadership including accountability for managing health resources, championing patient experience and the Code of Consumer Expectations. They will empower the midwifery and maternity workforce to deliver high quality patient and whanau care. The role will role model interprofessional working and lead the development of advanced and extended practice which support alternative service delivery models, taking a whole of system approach to alternative models of care.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior midwife with relevant leadership experience to step into.

About the Team/Service

The District Chief Midwife is a senior clinical leadership role based within Taranaki (New Plymouth). Reporting directly to the Group Director of Operations (GDO) with a dotted professional line to the National Chief Midwife.

About You

The ideal candidate should be a dynamic senior leader with relevant experience within the New Zealand Public Sector. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate others. You will be a problem solver and system thinker who can effectively mitigate a wide range of risks and issues. You work in a collegial manner and have the desire to work with others to achieve results and share knowledge and expertise to support the growth of the team.

1. Registered with the Midwifery Council in New Zealand with a current Midwifery APC
2. At least 5 years relevant clinical leadership experience with evidence of ongoing personal, professional and leadership development
3. Vulnerable Children's Act (VCA) children's worker cleared
4. Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
5. Experience in quality improvement projects or initiatives such as patient and whanau outcomes and experience, which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and equity-based frameworks, and/or the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

About Taranaki

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the authentic you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click here. Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Janette Thompson.

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