Registered Midwife - Queenstown at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoLakes District Hospital Salary band - $82,642 to $108,008 p.a. and KiwiSaverJoin us in supporting women and babies through their birthing experiencePermanent, part-time opportunity available 0.60 FTE, 48 hours per fortnightIs it time for a new journey? A change of scenery? Change in lifestyle?From picture-perfect natural backdrops to adventure opportunities right on the doorstep, here in New Zealand, that dream work-life balance is our reality, and right now, you have the chance to make it yours.
Mo te turanga - About the role Here at Lakes District Hospital we value the care we offer mothers and babies at our primary birthing unit. There are strong linkages with Southland Hospital for secondary level services and Dunedin Hospital who provide tertiary services.
Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve. With roles available across both multiple regions you are guaranteed to find your perfect fit.
Within the Core Midwifery environment no two days will be the same. With the choice to work at a maternity unit within a hospital of your choice, you will provide levels of care that are more complex and continuous across prenatal, delivery and postnatal care - helping women at each stage of their journey.
To be considered for this role you will need to: be a Registered Midwife with current annual practicing certificate for New Zealand (or working towards)have excellent communication and the ability to easily build rapport with people from all walks of lifebe passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible.If you think you'd like working in a team where integrity, honesty and a great sense of humour count, we'd love to hear from you!
Flexible roster that allows you to explore the areaContinuous support for career developmentAccess to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discountsAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Find out more about our variety of benefits and discounts here.
Southern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across the region, providing care to whanau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region. To achieve our maternity and broader population goals we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.
Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern here.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whanui - Salary range This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 - 30 April 2025), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $82,642 to $108,008 per annum, pro-rata.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Katie Procter, Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature ******
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand SouthernNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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