Midwife wanted

Employment information

Date posted
Vacancies
14 position(s) available

Listing Description

Midwifes wanted for a number of positions throughout New Zealand.

The role is to provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

  • providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
  • providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
  • assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an Obstetrician
  • monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
  • conducting health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education,
  • preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
  • providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning
Experience and qualifications required

Registration from the New Zealand Midwifery Council is required. We can provide support throughout the registration process.

Other benefits

Salary scale for midwifes.

This is a Green list Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence, but also an Accredited Employer work visa and visas for the accompanying family