Midwife Manager - Delivery Suite

 

Job Number: WAI29419

Please see the link below for the Midwife Manager role in Delivery Suite.

https://adhbrac.taleo.net/careersection/.wai_ext/default.ftl?lang=en

 

 

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent ? 80 hours per fortnight

 

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

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Midwife Manager (MM) to lead our Delivery Suite providing leadership, vision and focus to this integral part of the wider women?s health service in an acute setting. You will work in close partnership with our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical team and undertake staff management of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care Assistants.

The role of MM is busy and varied ? the ideal candidate will be a solution focused person able to work with staff from a variety of disciplines and manage competing and conflicting demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage people, systems, budget and resources within a defined area to ensure that service delivery is of a high standard.
• Manage systems, processes and resource that enable staff to meet the needs of the woman/consumer/tangata whaiora in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provide clinical leadership for the multi-disciplinary team and inspire the team to provide excellent maternity and Nursing care.
• Provide professional and operational leadership to the midwifery and nursing team, developing the midwifery and nursing services and monitoring quality, including standards of practice and service standards.
• Contribute to the strategic direction for the clinical care area and the women?s health service.

 

Click here to view the position description.

 

About the Team

Waikato Hospital Delivery Suite is a tertiary unit which has 4500 deliveries per year, both elective and emergency deliveries.

 

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

 

About you

• Competency with te ao M?ori, tikanga, and te reo M?ori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of M?tauranga M?ori and Kaupapa M?ori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Recent clinical leadership experience within a secondary/tertiary service.
• Proven experience in a leadership and management role including developing staff.
• Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and hold a current annual practising certificate.
• An up to date portfolio providing evidence of participation in the Midwifery Council?s recertification programme.
• Achieved leadership level on the Quality and Leadership Programme and/or completed a post graduate certificate or working towards.
• At least five years post graduate clinical experience.
• Proven involvement in change management, clinical audits and quality initiatives.

 

Working at 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 diverse M?ori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

How to Apply

To apply please click ?Apply online? or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers? portal before 11:59 pm on 26 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Naomi Knight at Naomi.Knight@waikatodhb.health.nz