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Waikato Hospital
Permanent
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.
Begin Your Midwifery Career in Waikato, Aotearoa
Its time to shape your future as a New Graduate Midwife in Waikato - where professional excellence meets lifestyle balance. Our maternity services offer a dynamic, supportive environment to launch your midwifery career and grow into the practitioner you aspire to be.
Waikato offers the best of both worlds: autonomy in primary care and depth in tertiary knowledge.
Youll be known by name, supported by a team who cares, and mentored by leaders who invest in your growth. Many of our senior midwives started here as graduates. Youll be supported to grow, specialise, and lead. Our midwives can finish a shift and be on the beach, shopping, at the gym or their childs school play within the hour.
Support & Development
We are passionate about supporting newly graduated midwives. Our comprehensive Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme includes:
Dedicated mentorship and clinical coaching
Pre-employment assistance
A culture of safety, encouragement, and fulfilment
Our educators, clinical coaches, managers, and midwifery leaders are here to help you work at your natural best and leave each shift feeling valued and supported.
Youll find career opportunities to suit your interests and aspirations, including:
Supported QLP
Community teams
IOL/Antenatal
Birthing/Postnatal
Womens Assessment Unit / Day Assessment Unit
Womens Health Outpatients
High Dependency Unit experience
Youll consolidate your practice across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care - becoming a highly skilled practitioner in both primary and tertiary settings.
Career Progression
After your first year, youll have access to exciting next steps:
Speciality midwife roles
Flight team training
Midwifery Response Team (MRT in development)
QLP pathway
Postgraduate study options
Quality project involvement
Senior midwifery positions
Were here to support your long-term growth and leadership journey.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Service
Waikato Hospital is one of the largest hospitals on a single campus in the Southern Hemisphere. As a tertiary facility, we provide maternity care for over 3,500 births annually, and support an additional 2,000 births across our primary birthing units and rural communities.
We serve a diverse urban and rural population across the Te Manawa Taki region, with a strong commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the Waikato
Living in Waikato offers a rare blend of professional opportunity, lifestyle richness, and community connection. Whether you're based in Hamilton or one of the surrounding towns, the district supports a grounded, fulfilling way of life.
Hamilton, at the heart of Waikato, is situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is New Zealands largest inland city - winner of the Most Beautiful City Award 2020. The area offers:
Affordable housing and manageable traffic for easy commutes
World-class events, great restaurants, and shopping facilities
A strong mix of schooling and childcare options
Stunning walking and cycling tracks
Hamilton International Airport
Easy access to:
Auckland for major events and festivals
Rotorua and Taupō for bursts of adventure
Raglan, a coastal gem
The Coromandel and its iconic beaches
Whether youre seeking adventure, community, or a place to raise a family - Waikato is the perfect place to live and work.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like your next move, wed love to hear from you. Lets work together to create more life in beautiful Waikato, Aotearoa.
Life is for living you know that. After all, you have a huge part in how that starts.
How to Apply
To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
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.
Waikato Hospital
Permanent
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.
Begin Your Midwifery Career in Waikato, Aotearoa
Its time to shape your future as a New Graduate Midwife in Waikato - where professional excellence meets lifestyle balance. Our maternity services offer a dynamic, supportive environment to launch your midwifery career and grow into the practitioner you aspire to be.
Waikato offers the best of both worlds: autonomy in primary care and depth in tertiary knowledge.
Youll be known by name, supported by a team who cares, and mentored by leaders who invest in your growth. Many of our senior midwives started here as graduates. Youll be supported to grow, specialise, and lead. Our midwives can finish a shift and be on the beach, shopping, at the gym or their childs school play within the hour.
Support & Development
We are passionate about supporting newly graduated midwives. Our comprehensive Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) programme includes:
Dedicated mentorship and clinical coaching
Pre-employment assistance
A culture of safety, encouragement, and fulfilment
Our educators, clinical coaches, managers, and midwifery leaders are here to help you work at your natural best and leave each shift feeling valued and supported.
Youll find career opportunities to suit your interests and aspirations, including:
Supported QLP
Community teams
IOL/Antenatal
Birthing/Postnatal
Womens Assessment Unit / Day Assessment Unit
Womens Health Outpatients
High Dependency Unit experience
Youll consolidate your practice across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care - becoming a highly skilled practitioner in both primary and tertiary settings.
Career Progression
After your first year, youll have access to exciting next steps:
Speciality midwife roles
Flight team training
Midwifery Response Team (MRT in development)
QLP pathway
Postgraduate study options
Quality project involvement
Senior midwifery positions
Were here to support your long-term growth and leadership journey.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Service
Waikato Hospital is one of the largest hospitals on a single campus in the Southern Hemisphere. As a tertiary facility, we provide maternity care for over 3,500 births annually, and support an additional 2,000 births across our primary birthing units and rural communities.
We serve a diverse urban and rural population across the Te Manawa Taki region, with a strong commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the Waikato
Living in Waikato offers a rare blend of professional opportunity, lifestyle richness, and community connection. Whether you're based in Hamilton or one of the surrounding towns, the district supports a grounded, fulfilling way of life.
Hamilton, at the heart of Waikato, is situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is New Zealands largest inland city - winner of the Most Beautiful City Award 2020. The area offers:
Affordable housing and manageable traffic for easy commutes
World-class events, great restaurants, and shopping facilities
A strong mix of schooling and childcare options
Stunning walking and cycling tracks
Hamilton International Airport
Easy access to:
Auckland for major events and festivals
Rotorua and Taupō for bursts of adventure
Raglan, a coastal gem
The Coromandel and its iconic beaches
Whether youre seeking adventure, community, or a place to raise a family - Waikato is the perfect place to live and work.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like your next move, wed love to hear from you. Lets work together to create more life in beautiful Waikato, Aotearoa.
Life is for living you know that. After all, you have a huge part in how that starts.
How to Apply
To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate Midwives position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.