Waitemata DHB's promise is to provide "best care for everyone". This means believing in and working according to our organisations values of "everyone matters", "with compassion", "connected" and "better, best, brilliant".
READY TO DIP YOUR TOE IN THE WATER?
Maternity Services, North and West
North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals
Waitemata DHB
Auckland, New Zealand
Full Time / Part Time / 12 month Fixed Term Positions Available!!!
Would you like the chance to experience New Zealand midwifery? We are offering experienced midwives the opportunity to work with us on a permanent basis, or perhaps you prefer to work with us for a year Come and visit our beautiful country and enjoy our relaxed lifestyle with easy access to beaches and forests without sacrificing city life.
Auckland has consistently been voted one of the best places in the world to live, and we would love to share this amazing place with you. We are offering permanent or 12 month fixed term contracts to experienced midwives who would like a chance to test the water.
We have a dedicated Immigration Advisor who will help you with your visa, accommodation and travel, and we will put together a personalised package to meet your needs.
Our two maternity units are both primary and secondary care units; North Shore Hospital Unit has approx. 4000 births and Waitakere Hospital Unit has approx.. 3000 births. Our staff are friendly and supportive and love welcoming new colleagues. We have a range of shift patterns available with plenty of opportunity to take time to explore.
North Shore Hospital is located on the shores of Lake Pupuke, and is a leading secondary-care provider in Auckland. This hospital provides primary maternity and secondary obstetric services to the population of North Shore, and Hibiscus Coast. Join a supportive and values driven team that deals with a variety of interesting cases and strives to promote a normal birthing experience for women with high risk situations.
We offer a range of shift patterns to ensure that you have a satisfying work life balance.
Waitakere Hospital is located close to the Waitakere ranges and to west Auckland beaches, it provides primary maternity and secondary obstetric services to the population of West Auckland. We birth women from 32 weeks gestation and have a 12 bed SCBU. We have a LSCS rate of around 24%. The ward boosts a strong relationship with LMCs, providing the successful candidate to assist in a higher number of births. This is a midwifery led unit (No registrars or consultants) so antenatal, postnatal and birthing is all in one ward therefore you get to experience it all.
Waitemata DHB offers ongoing guidance from Midwife Educator to ensure both a supportive environment and that you are able to keep your registration and practice above the national guideline standards.
To view a copy of the position description, please click here
To learn more about the role, or for a friendly informal conversation please contact:
Jodi Guthrie-Mart, Midwife Manager, North Shore Hospital on +64 21 274 0587 Jodi.Guthrie-Mart@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Di Wihone, Midwife Manager, Waitakere Hospital on +64 21 220 0381 Dianne.Wihone@waitematadhb.govt.nz
If you need assistance with your online application, please contact Nyree Hobson, Recruitment Consultant on +64 9 442 7249 or email Nyree.Hobson@waitematadhb.govt.nz
This is your chance to join one of our dynamic team! Apply online today!
