Regional Clinical Lead, Midwifery - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Te Waipounamu | Southern Region

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and 

About the Role

As Regional Clinical Lead – Midwifery, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of Hauora Māori services. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring services are clinically sound, culturally anchored, and aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You'll work closely with planning and funding teams, hospital services, and Māori health providers to support integrated, flexible models of maternity care that reflect what matters most to whānau.

Your leadership will influence:

• Regional midwifery service delivery and clinical excellence
• Integration of Māori models of maternity care
• Strong partnerships across clinical disciplines and operational teams

 About You

You're a midwifery leader with a deep understanding of Māori health and a commitment to equity. You bring strategic insight, operational experience, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens partnerships and drives transformation.

You'll bring:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate with Te Tatau o te Whare Kahu | Midwifery Council of NZ
• A Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP)
• 8+ years of senior leadership and advisory experience
• Proven Māori leadership experience and the ability to influence senior decision-makers

You'll work closely with other Regional Clinical Leads – Midwifery across the motu and collaborate with the Chief Midwifery Officer, Hauora Māori Service to improve outcomes for Māori.

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 by 29 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.