Midwife Manager - Nelson Maternity Unit

• If you are committed to leading secondary birthing unit and the midwifery model of care - this position is for you!
• Join our supportive and friendly women-centric service
• Fixed term parental leave (12 months)
• Great opportunity to gain experience in midwifery management and leadership as a career pathway

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

As the Midwife Manager of the Nelson Maternity Unit you will provide clinical expertise, leadership and management of the maternity service. In this role you will promote a safe, evidence-based practice environment that supports service requirements and meets the needs of women, babies and their families and whānau in the Nelson/Tasman region.

 A key focus of the role will be in ensuring that the maternity service is provided in accordance with service specifications, the national maternity standards and maternity quality and safety programme. The service priorities will reflect the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) Annual Plan objectives for maternity services. 

TheMidwife Manager will report to the Associate Director of Midwifery/Operations Manager and be professionally responsible to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Nelson Marlborough Health.

 About the Team/Location

The Nelson Maternity Unit is a secondary level maternity service with a midwifery workforce covering day assessment unit, antenatal inpatient, labour and birth, postnatal inpatient care. The maternity unit is located in Nelson Hospital and works closely with the local primary maternity units, community midwifery team and the LMC midwives in the region. 

About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills with a clear commitment to high-quality care, improving health outcomes for Māori and development of the service. 
• Supporting and leading initiatives to increase workforce diversity and sustainability will be key
• You will be experienced in working with LMC midwives with access agreements
• You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of midwifery practice, midwifery professional frameworks, relevant legislation, resource management including budgeting, equipment and staff management.  Support will be provided where necessary.
• It is expected that you will have significant midwifery experience, a current APC with no conditions and evidence of post graduate qualifications.  Previous management experience is preferred. 

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply 

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24.01.25 

For general enquiries please contact our Nursing & Midwifery Recruiter on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz 

For role specific enquiries please contact Debbie Fisher ADOM-Operations Manager on Debbie.Fisher@nmdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.