Midwife Manager Nelson Perm 1FTE

• Do you have a passion for leadership and for ensuring safe, effective and supportive midwifery care is provided for all women, babies and whanau? Are you ready to take your midwifery career to the next level?
• If you are committed to achieving equitable maternal and neonatal health outcomes across all the communities we serve by true leadership in action - this position is for you!
• We look forward to the successful midwifery manager joining our compassionate and motivated maternity service at Nelson Hospital. 

About the Role

As the Midwife Manager of the Nelson Maternity Service 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 whānau in the Nelson-Tasman District.The Midwife Manager will ensure that maternity services are delivered in a way that meets our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieves equitable maternal and neonatal health outcomes across the communities we serve. Nelson Maternity services will achieve a high standard of quality and safety in accordance with the national maternity service specifications and standards and address the key priorities in the Te Wai Pounamu regional health services plan. 

The Midwife Manager will report to the District Chief Midwife in Nelson Marlborough Health.

• 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 able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of women and whānau safety, resource management including budgeting, equipment and staff.  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.

About the Team/Location

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

About You

• Nelson Marlborough health offers a strong midwifery model of care within our maternity services and you will be key to driving services closer to home and addressing health inequalities. The Nelson hospital maternity service has an excellent core secondary team and supports local LMC’s to provide high-quality and accessible primary maternity services. The service is well supported by the Midwifery Education programme, Midwifery Clinical Coach, MQSP programme, and strong links with other community health care providers. We provide leadership development within the health care arena.
• At Nelson Marlborough Health we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

 How to Apply

 To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 19.12.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Debbie Fisher District Chief Midwife Nelson Marlborough/Regional Chief Midwife Te Wai Pounamu on Debbie.Fisher@nmdhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.