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September 24, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Christchurch

PART TIME & OTHER


Midwives – Oromairaki (Selwyn Health Hub)


Midwives – Oromairaki within Toka Hapāi (Selwyn Health Hub)
  • Permanent, part-time 0.4FTE positions
  • Be part of a dynamic new birthing unit within a community health hub
  • Work across the Women’s Health Service as required
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have a wonderful opportunity for Registered Midwives to join our team alongside Lead Maternity Care midwives, committed to facilitating birthing in the community.


Canterbury is fortunate to currently have three community units, with another (Kurawaka Waipapa), underway. In May last year Oromairaki replaced Lincoln Maternity Unit and is a contemporary new birthing unit within the Selwyn Health Hub (Toka Hapāi) locatedin Rolleston. It is now a well-established 10-bed unit and been embraced by the local community.
Ko wai koe | About You
For the first time in a primary unit, this role offers an exciting opportunity for new graduate midwives to also apply because of full double staffing. Midwives will be well supported by a committed and motivated team who promote the midwifery model of care, supporting and protecting normal childbirth by working with women and their whānau in the Selwyn community.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This role requires the following:
  • Registered Midwife with a current NZ practicing certificate
  • Able to practise autonomously in the community including confidence with obstetric and neonatal emergencies and ability to cannulate. *Support is provided for those working towards gaining confidence.
  • A passion for primary birthing and supporting women to initiate breastfeeding
  • A commitment to equity and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity services
  • The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
Mō mātou | About Us
“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”
We strive to promote excellence and tautoko and support and facilitate improved women centred care which recognises equity outcomes for whānau within our maternity services.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and West Coast community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values)
  • Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
  • Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
  • Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
At the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
Please submit your application via our career’s website here
Contact Natalie Gaunt, Senior Recruitment Partner on Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information.

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