Posted 11 August, 2026
Maternity Care Worker' Casual
New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 923c7cb03c6a9c75
Job Description
Seeking applications from Student Midwives currently enrolled in with a School of Midwifery who have completed the first year of the programme. Location: Wellington Regional Hospital Contract: Casual 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 Role We're looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Midwifery students to join our relief pool, the Bureau. Student midwives will be able to work on a casual basis in the role of Maternity Care Worker. If you are looking for casual work we'd like to hear from you. You'll be working within the maternity unit where you will provide assistance to the midwifery team. You'll support the delivery of services to women and whanau under the direct supervision of the midwife. If you're looking for flexible hours, or further learning and development whilst gaining experience in the maternity setting, working for the Bureau creates those opportunities. Duties Answering call bells Assist with transfer of clinically well woman to NICU or ultrasound Assist woman to bathroom/shower Bed making Positioning/comfort cares Bed bath Empty indwelling catheter bag or measure trial of voids Basic baby cares (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies) Collecting expressing equipment or breastmilk for women Cleaning and sterilising expressing equipment post collection Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region About the Team/Service/Location Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. About you Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region Currently in your first year as a student midwife and have have completed the first year of the programme Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora '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 honoring 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr