Haumaru Whānau Nurse / Midwife - Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Coordinator

Haumaru Whānau Nurse / Midwife - Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Coordinator

Haumaru Whānau Nurse / Midwife - Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Coordinator - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

A unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference for whānau across Hawke's Bay by supporting maternal wellbeing, child protection, and family violence prevention. This role combines clinical expertise, education, leadership, and system improvement to create lasting positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

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

As the Haumaru Whānau Nurse / Midwife Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing Coordinator, you will work alongside a social worker to lead and coordinate programmes that support maternal wellbeing, child protection, and violence intervention across Hawke's Bay. Working closely with clinicians, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure vulnerable women, children, and whānau receive the support and services they need.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will coordinate the Haumaru Whānau multidisciplinary programme, facilitate Child Protection and National Child Protection Alert System processes, provide education and training to clinicians, and support the implementation of best practice guidelines. You will build strong relationships across health, social, and community services, enabling a coordinated response to child protection concerns, family wellbeing, and social harms.

You will also provide clinical leadership, contribute to policy development, undertake audits and quality improvement activities, and support clinicians to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in child protection and violence intervention practice.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Haumaru Whānau Service works across the hospital and community to support maternal wellbeing, child protection, and violence intervention initiatives. Based in Hastings, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for tamariki, whānau, and communities across Hawke's Bay.

About You

As a Haumaru Whānau Nurse / Midwife, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse, or the Midwifery Council of New Zealand as a Registered Midwife, with a current practising certificate
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience, ideally with knowledge in areas such as child protection, family violence, maternal wellbeing, or related fields
• Confidence and ability to provide education and training to clinicians in group settings or on an individual basis
• Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with community agencies and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, facilitation, and education skills, with the ability to deliver training and support others' learning
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and time management skills
• Confidence working autonomously while managing complex and sensitive situations
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable outcomes for Māori, tamariki, and whānau

This role would suit a passionate nurse or midwife who is committed to advocacy, education, and improving the wellbeing and safety of children and families across our region.

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 3rd November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roisin.VanOnselen@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.