Associate Charge Midwife

7 days ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Clinical Midwife Manager, Palmerston North Hospital, Temporary up to one year (Parental Leave Cover) (0.7 FTE)**:

- **Lead and influence maternity care in a progressive service**:

- **Be part of a team that values innovation and quality improvement**:

- **Enjoy a fulfilling role with leadership opportunities and professional growth**

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

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**

We have exciting opportunities for experienced midwives seeking a leadership role within our maternity service. As a Clinical Midwife Manager, you will provide day-to-day midwifery leadership and management across our secondary Birthing Suite and combined antenatal/postnatal ward, supporting care for approximately 2,000 women annually.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral is a leader in maternity care innovation in New Zealand. We've pioneered the use of misoprostol for induction of labour and implemented Robson 10 Groups for continuous audit and quality improvement.

This role is ideal for midwives passionate about delivering high-quality inpatient care, leading improvement initiatives, and confident in antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal care. Leadership experience is highly valued.

**About the Team/Service**

Our maternity team is committed to excellence in care and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional environment that values innovation, equity, and teamwork.

MidCentral employs over 2,500 people and offers a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. We actively seek Māori kaimahi and are committed to equity across our workforce_._

**About the Location**

**Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

**About you**

As a Clinical Midwife Manager, you will bring:

- A current Midwifery APC and relevant clinical experience
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Experience in quality improvement initiatives
- Confidence in providing antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal care
- Strong communication and organisational skills

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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