Nursing Midwife

Job Description

Starting a career as a nursing midwife is about more than clinical expertise—it’s about supporting families during one of life’s most meaningful moments. Through this exciting opportunity with RGH-Global, experienced midwives can join a compassionate healthcare environment in Auckland while contributing to high-quality maternal care across New Zealand.

If you are passionate about maternal health, maternity care, and supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding and impactful career in a supportive healthcare system.

About RGH Global

RGH-Global is a leading international recruitment and workforce solutions provider headquartered in London. The organisation connects healthcare professionals with trusted employers across global healthcare systems.

With extensive experience in healthcare recruitment, international nurse placement, and medical staffing, RGH Global helps skilled professionals access opportunities that support both career growth and patient wellbeing.

Their recruitment approach combines industry expertise with modern workforce technology to match the right healthcare talent with the right organisations.

Nursing Midwife Role – Auckland, New Zealand

This full-time nursing midwife position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative maternity care environment in Auckland, one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse healthcare communities.

Midwives in this role will work closely with families, obstetric teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and supportive care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.

Key Responsibilities

As a nursing midwife, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing woman-centred maternity care in partnership with families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised maternity care plans
• Offering guidance and education throughout pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care
• Promoting evidence-based midwifery practices and culturally safe healthcare delivery
• Supporting mothers and families through compassionate and professional care

This role focuses on creating a positive maternity experience while maintaining the highest clinical standards.

Qualifications and Experience

To succeed in this role, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Registered midwife in New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or eligibility to obtain one
• Recent midwifery or maternity nursing experience (excluding new graduates)
• Strong understanding of New Zealand’s maternity care system
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally safe healthcare practice
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with healthcare teams

Professionals with experience in maternal healthcare, obstetric nursing, and community midwifery services will find this role especially rewarding.

Salary and Benefits

This permanent full-time nursing midwife role offers:

• Competitive salary: NZD $87,538 – $108,008 per year
• Visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates
• Relocation assistance to help you transition to New Zealand
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment

These benefits make the role particularly attractive for international midwives seeking to advance their careers in New Zealand’s respected healthcare system.

Why Work as a Nursing Midwife in New Zealand?

New Zealand’s healthcare system is known for its patient-centred maternity care model, strong professional standards, and emphasis on cultural respect.

Working as a nursing midwife in Auckland offers several advantages:

• Exposure to a modern public and community maternity care system
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive environment focused on family-centred healthcare
• The chance to live and work in one of the world’s most beautiful countries

Build a Meaningful Career in Midwifery

If you are an experienced nursing midwife passionate about delivering compassionate maternity care, this opportunity with RGH-Global could be the perfect next step in your career.

By joining a dedicated healthcare team in Auckland, you will help shape positive birth experiences for families while advancing your own professional journey in a globally respected healthcare system.

Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding midwifery career where your expertise truly makes a difference.