Māori Midwifery Liaison Tutor

• Are you a Registered Midwife looking for a fixed-term opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact by supporting ākonga Māori on their midwifery journey?
• Can you contribute to student recruitment, retention, and the development of Clinical Learning Experiences within a kaupapa Māori framework?
• Do you have experience in clinical practice, pastoral care, and Māori curriculum development?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Fixed-term, part-time Pou Kōrito - Māori Midwifery Liaison to support ākonga Māori in the Bachelor of Midwifery Programme, until June 2026. 

Working with the Bachelor of Midwifery programme team and wider University support services and reporting directly to the Head of Programme - Midwifery, this contract will a provide wrap-around service inclusive of support in clinical learning experience environments, one-to-one and group tutorials, pastoral care, curriculum development, and connecting to university support services for ākonga Māori.

Key responsibilities:

• Student recruitment and retention.
• Pastoral care.
• Māori curriculum guidance.
• Clinical Learning Experience (CLE) development.
• Support Te Ara ō Hine funding management.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Key requirements:

• Registered Midwife with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
• Current APC.
• Member of Ngā Maia Māori Midwives o Aotearoa.
• Recent kahu pōkai/midwifery clinical practice experience.
• Enrolled in postgraduate studies or prepared to enrol. 
• Understanding of Māori culture and language in the context of midwifery practice.  
• Proven work in Māori communities.  
• Eligible to work in NZ and hold a relevant work visa.
• Full driver’s licence.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. 

Close date for vacancy: 1 August 2025. 

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Dr Kass Jane (Kass.Jane@vuw.ac.nz).