Midwife -Paraparaumu Birthing Unit

Midwife -Paraparaumu Birthing Unit

Location: Paraparaumu Primary Birthing Unit, Kapiti Health Centre

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, O.6 FTE, Rostered and Rotating

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a midwifery-led environment where autonomy, partnership, and whānau-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Team/Service Location

A small, dynamic, and friendly team that values collaboration and continuity.

A chance to work closely with women, whānau, and LMC colleagues in a supportive setting.

One beautiful birthing room, including a low-stimulus space with a dedicated birthing pool room.

Two postnatal rooms with a shared ensuite.

Opportunities to expand your midwifery scope, including antenatal assessments, labour and birth support, and postnatal care.

Providing postnatal care in partnership with LMCs.

Supporting LMCs with antenatal assessments and labour & birth (recent experience in this area is advantageous).

Coordinating with colleagues at WRH to ensure seamless care across services.

Responding confidently to emergencies and adapting to the varied nature of the unit

About You

An experienced, flexible, organised midwife who thrives in a changing environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence and clinical assurance to manage emergency situations.
• A passion for making a difference in the community

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.