Clinical Midwife Manager

• Opportunity to join our skilled and experienced midwifery team on Womens Assessment Unit
• Immediate start for the right candidate
• This a 0.9 FTE, permanent full time role

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Clinical Midwife manager for our Womens Assessment Unit and Day Assessment Unit .We need your expert midwifery assessment skills and work with us to provide awesome care to women accessing our acute and DAU services.

Womens Assessment Unit (WAU)

WAU is a 16 bed unit providing care for whānau accessing acute maternity and gynaecology services at Te Toka Tumai Auckland hospital, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WAU is similar to a Womens Health emergency department. It is a busy unit and days are never the same. So if you are up for a challenge, this opportunity is for you

Our services include maternity assessments, both antepartum and postpartum up to six weeks, induction of labour, pregnant and non-pregnant acute gynaecological conditions, and a perinatal loss service.

Our team includes Midwife Manager ,Clinical Midwife Managers, Clinical Midwives Specialists, Midwives, Gynaecology Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Ward Clerks. The team liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team, including our medical teams, community LMC midwives and private obstetricians with access to our facility.

Day Assessment Unit (DAU)

Our DAU provides planned care for a wild range of pregnancy issues such as:

• SGA/FGR pathway
• RFM follow up
• ECV
• Iron infusion
• Bloods and USS reviews

About The Role

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership on the floor and ensure coordination, and integration between the units enhancing patient flow and care.

We are also looking for:

• Significant experience, including intra-partum care within a secondary/tertiary unit is essential.
• A good working knowledge of gynaecology is also an advantage.
• Strong leadership skills and flexibility; this combined with optimum use of resources will ensure the provision of efficient, effective and quality healthcare which enhances women's care.
• Excellent communication skills with the capacity to innovate and motivate others, within a changing environment.
• Strong understanding of Tiriti O Waitangi and Turanga Kaupapa

Important Skills

You will have:

• Knowledge of the NZ Maternity system and significant proven midwifery experience (5 years minimum) within a secondary/ tertiary unit is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and flexibility; this combined with optimum use of resources will ensure the provision of efficient, effective and quality healthcare.
• Excellent communication skills with the capacity to innovate and motivate others, within a changing environment.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

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 apply please click apply now tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Cover Letter. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the 11th of December 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad (Recruitment Consultant) via to discuss how we can best support your application.

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.