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🥝 Midwives - opportunities across New Zealand for overseas-trained candidates

New Zealand Government | New Zealand, New Zealand | Posted June 26, 2026

Job Description

Discover a career as a Midwife in New Zealand
You walk alongside whānau (families) through one of life's most meaningful journeys – now it's time to explore what's next in yours. Whether you're seeking a better work-life balance, more autonomy or the chance to live somewhere extraordinary, New Zealand offers something for you.
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you'll join a system that supports continuity of care, values cultural safety and offers diverse opportunities across community and hospital-based services. We're welcoming qualified midwives who want to make a real difference for pēpi (babies), māmā (mothers) and whānau across the country.

Opportunities across Health New Zealand
Midwives at Health New Zealand work in a range of settings depending on the district, including:
* Primary birthing units
* Secondary and tertiary maternity hospitals
* Community-based midwifery teams
* Kaupapa Māori (Māori-led...

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