Midwife Specialist - Antenatal Outpatients

MIDWIFE SPECIALIST – SOUTHLAND

• Permanent part-time opportunity, 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
• Use your antenatal expertise to provide clinical and professional leadership across our maternity service in Southland  
• Support excellence in midwifery practise and help improve outcomes for women, babies and whanau

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

Join our Southland Maternity Service as a Midwife Specialist – Antenatal Outpatients, providing expert clinical leadership across antenatal care.

You will support the management of complex care, work collaboratively across maternity and specialist services, and contribute to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice. As part of the senior midwifery leadership team, you will also provide professional guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Based in Invercargill, you will be part of the Southland Maternity Service and work closely with a multidisciplinary team committed to providing safe, high-quality and equitable maternity care.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to maternity services while enjoying everything Southland has to offer. With spectacular coastlines, outdoor adventures, welcoming communities and an enviable lifestyle, Southland is a great place to build your career while enjoying genuine work-life balance.

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About You

We are looking for an experienced midwife with strong clinical leadership skills and a passion for high-quality, equitable antenatal care. You will be collaborative, adaptable and committed to supporting women, whānau and colleagues.

What you will bring

• Current Midwifery Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate with no conditions
• Relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification, or be working towards one
• Current QLP portfolio or equivalent
• At least five years' relevant clinical experience
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Quality improvement experience and sound clinical decision-making
• A collaborative, flexible approach with a commitment to supporting others' development

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 June 2025 to 31 October 2027) Senior Designated Midwife, Grade 3 and falls between Step 2 $119,229 and Step 3 $126,990 per annum, pro rata.

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