Registered Midwife

# Registered Midwife at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**REGISTERED MIDWIFE – INVERCARGILL*** **Affordable lifestyle with world-class outdoor activities on your doorstep*** **Permanent Fulltime, Part time and casual opportunities*** **A supportive environment to grow your career in midwifery**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 maternity team at Southland Hospital and make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and whānau. You will be working in a modern, well-equipped hospital supported by a team who value the care we offer mothers, babies and whanau. Our brand of care and compassion involves a very special blend of strength, compassion and cool headedness from our midwives who welcome our babies into the world.You will be using your valuable midwifery experience to provide exceptional care, support and guidance to our new mothers and babies as they set out together on their new journey. As a Registered Midwife you will have an interest in joining a team where integrity, honesty and a great sense of humour counts, whether you're looking to return to practise, relocate, or find a workplace that aligns with your values – we would love to hear from you!**About the Team/Service/Location**The Maternity Unit at Southland Hospital births around 1200 babies every year and work very closely together with the LMC's to ensure that both mother and baby get the level and type of care that they deserve. We are currently looking for experienced midwives who have an exceptional commitment to quality care and who enjoy being involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.***Click here*** *to learn more about living and working in Southland.***About You**We are looking for experienced midwives who have an exceptional commitment to quality care and enjoy being involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.***What you will bring:**** Registration as a Midwife with the NZMC and current Annual Practicing Certificate.* Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.* A commitment to providing high-quality, whānau-centred care.* Adaptability and resilience to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.**Salary range**This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 June 2025 – 31 October 2027), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $84,295 to $110,168 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 [email protected]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Southland || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 24-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | $84,295 - $110,168 || Closing date: | 31-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 21021 || Attachment: | Registered Midwife invercargillDunedin PD 2023 Te Whatu Ora.pdf (PDF, 410KB) Job Description || File links: | || Website: | | #J-18808-Ljbffr