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

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Te Ikaroa | Central 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 innovative care.

About the Role

As Regional Clinical Lead – Midwifery, you'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of Hauora Māori services. You'll provide clinical and professional leadership for midwifery across the region, making sure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to the needs of whānau.

Working in partnership with Iwi Māori Partnership Boards, iwi, Ngā Maia, Māori health providers, commissioning teams, and hospital and specialist services, you'll:

• Help design and deliver whānau-centred, Māori-led models of maternity care, particularly during the first 2000 days of a child's life
• Make sure midwifery services are safe, integrated, culturally safe and clinically excellent across the region
• Lead efforts to reduce variation and build a sustainable, skilled Māori midwifery workforce
• Build strong partnerships across clinical disciplines and operational teams
• Lead portfolios including Kahu Taurima and SUDI, with the option to keep some of your time in clinical practice

About You

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

You have experience leading midwifery services and fostering a culture of connectedness, continuous improvement, and high-quality care. You work in partnership with other clinical disciplines and operational leaders to deliver safe, integrated services that respond to what matters most to whānau.

You'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or extensive experience working at a senior leadership level
• A current Annual Practising Certificate with Te Tatau o te Whare Kahu | Midwifery Council
• 8+ years of midwifery experience, including core and LMC practice
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action, Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, and services to Māori and high-need populations

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

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