Maternity Care Assistant

• Maternity Ward, Dunedin Hospital
• Salary band - $60,100 to $70,358 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Casual position - work around your timetable
• Opportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme students
• A unique opportunity to develop your skills while studying

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

Join our maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and their families and whānau.

As a Maternity Care Assistant you will be involved in the following:

• Supporting our Midwives - assisting with patient care under supervision
• Cleaning equipment and preparing the birthing rooms
• Basic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)
• Assisting women with showering and at meal times
• Clerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the department

Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:

• gain hands-on experience to compliment your studies
• set the tone for your future career as a midwife
• understand how the maternity ward runs day-to-day
• receive on the job support from those who have been in your shoes

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About us

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous women and families from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.

Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern here Midwifery | Southern Health | He hauora, he kuru pounamu

Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About you

We are seeking applications from current midwifery students, that are enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery programme who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.

It is important that you are motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is advantageous, however we are excited to support your entry into the profession.

As a casual employee, you may be asked to complete morning, afternoon or night shifts, but we will work together to create a great balance for your schedule.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), Maternity Care Assistants Salary Scale, between Step 1 and Step 5, $60,100 to $70,358 per annum, pro rata.

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'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please email our Recruitment Advisor, Katie Procter

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.