Maternity Care Assistant

Dunedin - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 60100 - 70358

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maternity Care Assistant

Maternity Ward Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band - $60100 to $70358 p.a pro rata Kiwisaver

Casual position work around your timetable
Opportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme students
A unique opportunity to develop your skills while studying

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

Join our maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents their babies and their families and whānau.

As a Maternity Care Assistant you will be involved in:

Supporting our Midwives assisting with patient care under supervision
Cleaning equipment and preparing the birthing rooms
Basic baby care (bathing changing nappies and settling babies)
Assisting women with showering and at meal times
Clerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the department

Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:

Gain hands-on experience to compliment your studies
Set the tone for your future career as a midwife
Understand how the maternity ward runs day-to-day
Receive on the job support from those who have been in your shoes!

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About Us

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous women and families from all across our diverse region we also get to work alongside kind compassionate dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.

Each year we birth around 1800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora Southern here Midwifery Southern Health He hauora he kuru pounamu!

Benefits

Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
Continuous support for career development.
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About you

We are seeking applications from current midwifery students that are enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery programme who are dynamic friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice be well organised and have excellent communication skills.

It is important that you are motivated flexible and enthusiastic. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is advantageous however we are excited to support your entry into the profession.

As a casual employee you may be asked to complete morning afternoon or night shifts but we will work together to create a great balance for your schedule.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 30 April 2025) Maternity Care Assistants Salary Scale between Step 1 and Step 5 $60100 to $70358 per annumpro rata.

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 Sunday 23rd November 2025. If you have any questions about the role please email our Recruitment Advisor at mailto:

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

Maternity Care Assistant Maternity Ward Dunedin Hospital Salary Band - $60100 to $70358 p.a pro rata KiwisaverCasual position work around your timetableOpportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme studentsA unique opportunity to develop your skills while studyingHealth New Zealand T...