District Chief Midwife

2 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Canterbury District Health Board Full time

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this pivotal role as the District Chief MidwifeUp to full time, subject to negotiation to enable ongoing clinical practiceHealth 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.This is an ideal opportunity for a senior midwife with relevant leadership experience to step into.About the Team/Service/LocationThe District Chief Midwife is a senior clinical leadership role based within the district, reporting directly to the Group Director of Operations (GDO) with a dotted professional line to the National Chief Midwife.About YouThe 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.Registered with the Midwifery Council in New Zealand with a current Midwifery APCAt least 5 years relevant clinical leadership experience with evidence of ongoing personal, professional and leadership developmentVulnerable Children's Act (VCA) children's worker clearedCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthHealth 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 is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the authentic you onboard 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 ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on the 1st of April 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lily Simons at ******: Canterbury, Akaroa, Ashburton, Chatham Islands, Christchurch, Darfield, Ellesmere, Kaikoura, Oxford, ... Show more >
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