The College objectives are:
- To purposefully and continuously develop and maintain a strong autonomous midwifery profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- To lead, promote and support partnership-based midwifery practice that conforms to the Code of Ethics and the Standards for Midwifery Practice.
- To lead the development and maintenance of a quality assurance framework to improve maternity outcomes for women and families.
- To advocate for the development and provision of services, policies and programmes that support the improvement of maternity outcomes and health status of women and their families/whānau .
- To provide expert advice to government and other relevant agencies to strengthen and support the midwifery profession.
- To advocate for, promote, and evaluate undergraduate and postgraduate education and provide continuing education for midwives.
- To conduct, promote and disseminate relevant research which provides an evidence base for midwifery practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- To commit to upholding the articles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi by recognising Māori as Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa.
- To build and maintain relationships with relevant national and international agencies to the benefit of midwifery in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to contribute to the global midwifery community.
- To operate in an efficient and effective manner to the benefit of its members through the delivery of a comprehensive professional service to its members.