Maternity Apprenticeship Wairau Hospital, Marlborough

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Work while you study the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (ARA) with course fees and a paid study day provided.

• Are you interested in a career in Midwifery?
• Want to earn as you learn?
• Interested in kaupapa Māori health?
• 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) / fixed term for 12 months

 Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

We are delighted to announce a 12-month Apprenticeship position for people interested in Midwifery.  The successful candidate will work with clinicians at the hospital, supporting the teams in the work they do with their - whanāu - .  Earn while you learn and work towards your passion for a career in midwifery.

 Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

No experience is required just enthusiasm and a strong desire to enter the midwifery profession.  You need to be passionate about babies and supporting women through this major life change.  You also need to be highly motivated to complete your 6-month distance learning New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4 though ARA which begins in July.  This will start you on your pathway to midwifery while earning and learning both on and off the job. It will require staying power and a determination to succeed.  The ability to work with a diverse range of people, excellent communication, a sense of humour and being a good team player are essential qualities.

 You will work 4 days per week at the hospital and will have 1 day of paid study leave per week. The course at ARA will be funded.   On the job training, clinical and tikanga Māori cultural support will be provided. Recent school leavers and those looking for a career change are encouraged to apply.

 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

You will need to have 40 credits at NCEA level 2 with 10 credits in literacy and 10 credits in mathematics OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation level 3.  Alternatively, you may have University entrance already but wish to gain some valuable skills and experience before starting your midwifery degree.  You need to have a desire to study for a midwifery degree after you finish your entry programme.  This - earn-while-you-learn - programme is designed to be the launch to your health career in Maternity.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

For role specific information please contact Debbie Fisher - Associate Director of Midwifery   - Maternity Unit at Debbie.Fisher@nmdhb.govt.nz.

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

Keen to apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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 Applications close: Open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

 Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.