Greymouth
Permanent, minimum 150 hours per year

• Support and teach Bachelor of Midwifery students in Greymouth
• Be involved in the Ara midwifery programme which uses an innovative blended delivery model
• Contribute to culturally responsive education grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Bring your midwifery expertise into education – support and inspire future midwives at our West Coast satellite based in Greymouth.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the role 

As an Academic Staff Member – Midwifery, you will use your experience as a registered midwife to support and teach midwifery students in Greymouth.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate hui ākonga, guide student learning, and provide supervision, assessment, and pastoral care for students in the midwifery programme
• Deliver engaging teaching sessions
• Create meaningful practice opportunities for students to develop their skills
• Build strong connections with practitioners in clinical practice areas to enhance student learning

Hours of work: This is a minimum hours position, with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours per year. Hours typically average around 15 hours per week during term time, with the flexibility to pick up additional hours as needed.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and experience

• Registered Midwife with current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate
• Membership of NZ College of Midwives
• Extensive midwifery clinical background
• A minimum of five years post registration clinical experience as a registered Midwife
• Recent involvement in the provision of continuity of care as a LMC midwife and/or core midwife
• Clinical and educational qualifications and skills that support teaching of midwifery
• Digital literacy including – competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island’s largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures – and that starts with our people.
Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections.

We offer tangible benefits: Fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends.

Guided by our values Hono – Connect, Hihiri – Inspire and Aroha – Respect, we’re committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you’re looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei – Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz

Rā Katinga – Applications close

11.55pm Sunday, 11 October 2026