• Provides advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women; provides care and management of pregnancy and birth; assesses progress and recognises warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an obstetrician; monitors the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour; conducts health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding; provides advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning.

• Works indoors in hospitals, birthing centres, clinics and homes.

• Generally works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic workspaces.

• The birth process may be prolonged and stressful.

• Frequent contact with body material and fluids requires the use of protective clothing.

• Light to medium physical demand.

• Sits during consultations and discussions with patients and when writing patient notes.

• Stands and walks frequently to gather equipment, examine patients, monitor patients, and provide medications and other forms of physical support.

• Occasional requirement for lifting, pulling or carrying, typically up to a medium physical demand range may be required during the birthing process.

• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting and reaching may be required during the birthing process.

• Frequent contact with potentially infectious body materials and fluid is likely and protective clothing will be used and safety procedures adhered to.

• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are necessary when using a computer, writing or providing support interventions such as massage.

• There is frequent use of medical and nursing equipment and materials including medicines, obstetrical and gynaecological equipment, pillows, hot baths and other comforting and relaxing interventions.

• Driving will be required to facilitate attendance of appointments out in the community.

• Mental skills necessary include nursing, observation, assessment, communication, interpersonal, organising, time management, decision-making and computing capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.

• Employees work long hours and are on call when required.