Working in a different country from where you trained is both exciting and challenging. Here at Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley we love having overseas midwives join our team and share their maternity experiences.
If you are interested in working with us the first thing you need to do is ‘register’ with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand (the Council).
The Council will compare your education provider’s transcripts with the New Zealand education standards to ensure they are similar. The Council can advise you about what steps you may need to take to achieve midwifery registration in New Zealand.
You will need to submit several documents to gain registration and this process can take some time to complete.
Once your registration process is underway with the Council, we can discuss those opportunities that are available within our District.
All job offers will be subject to you meeting your work visa or residency requirements with Immigration New Zealand.
An annual practising certificate must be issued by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand before any internationally qualified midwife can start work.
Please note that ‘registration’ and the ‘issuing of a practice certificate’ are two-separate processes in New Zealand.
To support midwives transitioning into a different maternity environment we have a team of dedicated Midwife Clinical Coaches who will help nurture you and assist you to navigate the New Zealand system.
Contact:
If you would like to discuss midwifery roles at Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District please email Carolyn.coles@ccdhb.org.nz or phone 027 836 0294.
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