Midwife - Kenepuru Birthing Unit

About the role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a midwife for its Kenepuru Birthing Unit, a midwifery-led service based at the Kenepuru/Porirua Birthing Unit. The unit is described as a small, dynamic and friendly team that values collaboration and continuity, and offers the chance to work closely with women, whānau and LMC colleagues in a supportive setting.

Key responsibilities

• Work in partnership with LMCs, providing postnatal care and labour and birth support.
• Coordinate with colleagues at Wellington Hospital to ensure seamless care across services.
• Support LMCs with antenatal assessments and labour and birth care; previous experience in these areas is desirable.
• Opportunity to expand midwifery scope, including antenatal assessments, organising and managing Anti-D and antenatal vaccination clinics.

Required profile

• A flexible, organised midwife who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Previous experience supporting LMCs with antenatal assessments and labour and birth care is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical competence, sound judgement and calm, effective response to emergencies.
• Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of the Birthing Unit and a passion for making a positive difference in the community.

The position is permanent, part-time and full-time at 0.4 to 1 FTE, on a rostered and rotating basis. Applications are made through the online careers portal, and the employer reviews applications as they arrive.