Core Midwife -Day Assessment Unit

Job title: Core Midwife -Day Assessment Unit

Company: South Canterbury DHB


Job description: Core Midwife -Day Assessment Unit

• Maternity Services – Timaru Hospital
• Monday to Friday between 0700 -1700 hours approximately
• Permanent 0.4 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleRight now, we’re looking for a midwife to join the Maternity team at the Jean Todd Maternity unit. Providing midwifery care to women in South Canterbury, the unit sees around 500 births per year, ranging from normal and low-risk to complex and high-needs.The unit was recently refurbished and is now a modern purpose-built space for mothers, babies and whanau and for the staff that work in the unit.The Day Assessment Unit midwife role is varied and exciting and its purpose is to provide care for women with conditions that require additional monitoring, infusions, as well as providing midwifery care for those who cannot access an LMC in the community. Other additional duties upon direction includes working on the ward when it is busy and time in theatre with elective caesareans.The role is well well-supported by all staff who value a collaborative team-based approach working closely to make sure our mothers and babies get the best outcomes, and that our work environment is the best you could wish for.About youYou must be Registered Midwife with a New Zealand practising certificate and have core midwifery experience plus the right to work in New Zealand.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the MERAS SECA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online atWe look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.Close Date: 1 August 2025

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Job date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:47:07 GMT

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