Clinical Midwife Manager

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. This is a part-time 0.6 FTE position. The requirement is for 12 hour rotating shifts. You will work across the floor - both in Birthing suite and 4 North Maternity. The Clinical Midwife Manager (CMM) role is a critical supporting leadership role. The CMM will be expected to provide leadership and senior clinical midwifery support to the Midwife Manager and the midwifery team in the implementation of organizational initiatives and day-to-day management of all midwifery areas (people, process, and physical resources) to ensure a safe patient journey within the area of responsibility. This position requires clinical expertise, a minimum of 5 years midwifery practice across the full scope of midwifery practice in the primary, secondary & tertiary setting. The successful applicant will have outstanding communication & interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate people and resources ensuring the safe and effective care for women and babies, along with the ability to respond to all emergencies, anticipate potential problems and formulate solutions. Salary is SECA Grade 4 Step 1-3. You will need to be on the leadership level for QLP or a confident midwife working towards leadership. Wellington Hospital Maternity Unit is a modern, purpose-built, busy unit catering for the needs of women and their whanau. There are 12 self-contained, fully equipped labour and birthing rooms, and an operative theatre onsite. The antenatal and postnatal ward has 26 resourced beds. The team includes midwives, obstetric medical doctors, anaesthetists, healthcare assistants, administration officers and cleaners. In our fast-paced environment we have to work closely together to get the best results for those we are caring for. The successful applicant will need to be registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have a current APC. It would be advantageous to have: Experience across the scope of midwifery; LMC experience would be an advantage Experience in a leadership position On the quality leadership programme at leadership level or prepared to attain within 6 months 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr