Workforce Coordination and Administration Support

The Midwifery and Maternity Providers Organisation (MMPO) is seeking an adaptable, organised and proactive team member to provide workforce coordination and administration support across our national midwifery network.

About the Role

This is a varied role with a particular focus on supporting MMPO’s workforce services, including coordinating locum placements and connecting Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora facilities with available locum midwives.

You’ll also provide wider administration, communication and basic digital support as part of a small, collaborative team supporting midwives and maternity services across Aotearoa.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora facilities and locum midwives to help respond to workforce gaps
• Coordinating communication, availability and information to support timely locum placements.
• Maintaining accurate workforce records, documentation and reporting
• Responding to enquiries and providing friendly, professional support to midwives and stakeholders
• Providing high-quality administrative and organisational support across the MMPO
• Managing correspondence, documentation, meetings and general office activities
• Supporting internal projects and taking on new tasks as priorities change
• Providing basic phone and remote support to midwives using MMPO digital systems
• Assisting with user guides, resources and other documentation as required

About You

You will be an organised and detail-focused person who enjoys varied work, solving problems and building positive working relationships.

You’ll bring strong communication skills, a friendly and professional approach, and the ability to manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

Experience within the health or maternity sector would be useful but is not essential.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, coordination and customer-service skills
• A friendly, professional and patient approach
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
• Confidence working with a wide range of people and competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint
• Confidence learning and providing basic support for digital systems
• Initiative and a willingness to take on new and varied work
• A collaborative, flexible and practical approach

Why MMPO?

MMPO is a small, supportive organisation working nationally to strengthen midwifery and maternity services.

You’ll join a collaborative team where initiative is encouraged, relationships matter and your work will directly support midwives and the services they provide to women, pēpi and whānau across Aotearoa.

Applications close 5pm, 10 October 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. We may appoint earlier if a suitable applicant is identified.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.  We look forward to receiving your application.

The MMPO is an equal opportunity organisation and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.