Community Midwife

Full job description
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Community Midwifery – Hastings/Napier and Surrounding Areas
Permanent, full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)
Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
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 are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Midwife to join our Community Midwifery Team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this rewarding role, you will provide continuity of care across the full scope of midwifery practice, supporting women and their whānau in a community setting throughout the antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal journey.

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering safe, equitable, and culturally responsive care that reflects the needs of our diverse community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Community Midwifery Team is a dynamic and skilled group of health professionals committed to providing accessible maternity services across the Hawke’s Bay region. You’ll be based out of Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and work within urban and rural areas of Hastings and Napier, offering both clinic-based and home-based care.

Our service supports midwives with robust orientation, regular peer support, continuing education, and professional development opportunities. We foster a collaborative environment that promotes autonomy, teamwork, and a strong midwifery voice.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

We are looking for a confident and compassionate Registered Midwife who:

Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Has a full driver’s licence.
Is passionate about working in the community and providing continuity of care.
Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills.
Is committed to equitable care and working in partnership with Māori and Pacific whānau.
Has previous experience in a community setting (preferred but not essential).
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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 contact Catherine Overfield via email on Catherine.Overfield@hbdhb.govt.nz

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