For Midwives

This section of the website provides information specifically of interest to practising midwives including:

• Professional Practice, Consensus Statements, Philosophy, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that underpin midwifery practice in New Zealand
• Midwifery Standards Review
• Regional Resolutions Committees
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Midwifery First Year of Practice
• Job Opportunities

You will also find information about the NZCOM's relationships with associated organisations such as the Midwifery and Maternity Provider Organisation (MMPO), Midwifery Employee Representation Advisory Service (MERAS) and the Joan Donley Midwifery Research Collaboration.

The Midwifery Council of New Zealand is the regulatory authority for midwives. For more information about the Midwifery Council see the page on Regulation of Midwifery or the Midwifery Council's website.

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If you would like help to quit smoking or would like to find out more to support the women you care for click this link. We have also added this to our 'For Women' section of the website so you can directly refer women to the link.