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Posted 01 August, 2026

Core Midwife Wairau

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough
Blenheim, MBH, NZ Full Time
Reference: f746982f5eb3c184

Job Description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. South Island - Nelson / Marlborough – Blenheim, South Island Work as a midwife in true midwifery practice ina wonderful maternity unit! We are committed to women-centred and culturallyrespectful care We have a fabulous supportive midwifery teamenvironment 2 Permanent roles, 1. FTE and 0.8FTE, pleaseindicate on your cover letter the preferred FTE Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the mainhealth provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong we are Nelson andMarlborough's largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and WairauHospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of thecommunity. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a greatteam, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation,respect and teamwork. Aboutthe Role Why come to the Marlborough region? Newmidwifery staff are saying: 'I love the pace of life,the climate, the beauty of the region and the team is wonderful to workwith!' We are looking to employ a permanent NZ registered midwifewith loads of passion and commitment to join our maternity team. We have 500 births a year and we can promise that your core midwifery role will be busyand varied - so no two days will be the same.The best thing is that ourservice is midwifery led so you will get to be a midwife practising in all theareas you love! About the Team/Service The midwifery team at Wairau is awesome! Ourmidwifery led service has close collegial relationships with our Obstetric andPaediatric teams too. The team not only make such a positive work environmentto be in - they love to get together for social activities too! You will beguaranteed to receive a very warm welcome into our team. We providea great place to work withprofessional development opportunities, job security and workplace wellnessprogrammes. We encourage a workforce that's innovative, eagerto learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for ourcommunity. We do great work, and we need a talented team to help us deliver. About you Allmidwives welcome to apply! You will be committed to women centred andculturally respectful care. As a midwife you will be able to use all yourclinical, time management and organisational skills and expertise acrossAntenatal, Labour and birth and postnatal care. You will be an important memberof maternity service and support us to achieve the broader organisationalhealth care objectives. (The benefits of this position) Clinical support from a midwiferyeducator and clinical coach? You sure will have! Ability to work as a midwife in all theareas you love. Absolutelywe value our midwifery lead service! Additional remuneration? Absolutely! You will be supported on theMidwifery Quality and Leadership programme Access to education, self-development andmidwifery projects? Absolutely!We will support you with your special interest areas Free parking onsite Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicatedto ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace aworkforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and service our community . We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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