Graduate Midwives

**E**xpressions of Interest**
- Registered Midwife - Graduate Program
- First Year of Practice (MFYP)
- Jean Todd Maternity Ward - Timaru Hospital
- Part Time 32 Hours per week (0.8 FTE)

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

Right now, we - re inviting student midwives, graduating in 2025 and available for the 2026 Graduate programme to put their name forward as an Expression of Interest, to Timaru Hospital.

The programme we offer is supportive and encouraging and set in a great place to begin your midwifery career. We aim to assist you in further developing your clinical practice and critical thinking skills with a programme and environment that supports your individual needs. Our programme is designed to facilitate the smooth transition from student to practising midwife and the 14-month programme includes supernumerary, reflective, and study days.

**Eligibility Criteria**

The programme is available to graduate midwives who have completed their midwifery education in New Zealand and who are New Zealand Citizens or permanent residents. Please refer to Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) - New Zealand College of Midwives -New Zealand College of Midwives for more information.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Jean Todd Maternity Service is based in Timaru Hospital and provides care to women in South Canterbury averaging around 550 births a year, ranging from normal and low-risk to complex and high-needs.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness -. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

**Expression of Interest process**

**Close**: 30 September 2025