Posted 22 July, 2026
Maternity Care Assistant, Women's Health
New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 279cf28e6781683d
Job Description
Maternity Care Assistants (Casual) Are you a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery student looking for a role to support your studies? Casual hours to fit your schedule. A supportive environment to give you insight into your future career path. About the organization Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We work towards equity for Māori, Pacific and other communities. Main sites include Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. About the role Our Women’s Health Service is looking for Maternity Care Assistants who will work in a supportive role to the midwifery team. You will perform tasks related to the care of pregnant women, new mothers, babies and their whānau, assisting in clinics, hospital and community settings. You will help create an environment that welcomes and supports families while working solely under a midwife’s direction and supervision. Key Responsibilities Support midwives in delivering high‑quality maternity care Assist in clinic, hospital and community maternity services Create a welcoming and supportive environment for families Follow the midwife’s direction and supervision Essential Requirements Currently enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery Programme Strong communication skills Ability to work well in a team Who Can Apply This role is open to students of the NZ Bachelor of Midwifery program. Due to the high number of applications, we are currently only inviting candidates with New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency to apply. Job Number: CMH202617455 Application Closes: 3 August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr