Midwife Manager - Southland

MIDWIFE MANAGER – INVERCARGILL

• Affordable lifestyle with world-class outdoor activities on your doorstep
• Permanent Fulltime position (40 hours per week)
• Excellent opportunity to manage and develop our maternity units

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

An exciting leadership opportunity to manage and develop the Southland Maternity Unit at a time of change. You'll provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, and responsive maternity care for the community.

As the Midwife Manager, you will lead and support the Maternity Unit in Invercargill providing clinical and operational leadership to ensure the service is responsive to the changing needs of our community and health system.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Southland Hospital's 18-bed unit supports ~1,200 births annually, offering full primary and secondary maternity services, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and lactation support. The wider Southern region serves a diverse population across urban, rural, and remote communities.

Living and working in Invercargill offers an easy, affordable lifestyle with real space to breathe. As New Zealand's southernmost city, it's surrounded by stunning coastlines, wildlife, and wide-open landscapes, with mountains, lakes, and adventure all within reach. Commutes are short, housing is more affordable, and the sense of community is strong and welcoming. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxed pace of life and genuine work-life balance.

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About You

We are seeking an experienced and values driven Midwife Manager who will provide strong clinical and operational leadership across our Counties Manukau Community Midwifery Service.

What you will bring:

• NZ Registered Midwife with a current APC
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills
• Experience in clinical quality, risk, and resource management
• Ability to foster teamwork and build effective relationships
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori and culturally safe practice
• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), and falls between the step 1 ($132,397 p.a prorata) and Step 3 ($142,182 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwife Salary Scale - Grade 7.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter – Recruitment Advisor at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz