Midwife

Also known as

Community midwife, core midwife, lead maternity carer

AUT programmes

• Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

Work environment

• Usually work shifts, including nights and weekends and may be on call
• Usually work in hospitals and birthing centres, and may travel locally
• May do emotionally demanding work
• Need to make decisions, work well under pressure and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Monitor patient condition during pregnancy, and during and after childbirth
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition
• Diagnose medical conditions
• Refer patients to other health care practitioners or health resources
• Treat medical emergencies
• Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health
• Care for pregnant people during pregnancy and childbirth
• Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
• Develop medical treatment plans
• Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Professional registration

Midwifery Council of New Zealand

info@midwiferycouncil.org.nz

04 499 5040

https://www.midwiferycouncil.health.nz/

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options