midwifery student seated next to mother and baby

Midwives are the go-to for women during pregnancy, labour, birth and for several weeks after. They provide support and advice during one of the biggest milestones in a woman’s life. A midwife spends their days educating women on pregnancy, birth and parenting, organising and discussing ultrasounds and blood tests, referring to other specialists when necessary, prescribing medication for labour, examining and caring for newborn babies and advising on breastfeeding, immunisations, contraception and general mother and baby health.

Students studying midwifery at Wintec will graduate with an internationally recognised qualification and the knowledge and experience needed to own their own business as a midwife.

Study combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for women and their babies and learn about the midwifery profession through applying classroom learning in practice. Wintec's dedicated and experienced staff will be there to guide students every step of the way.

If applicants don’t meet the entry requirements to the courses, Wintec offers Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway (Health Pathway) that will help prepare applicants for enrolment in the programme. For applicants who do not have enough science credits or want to boost their science confidence before they start study, they can apply to study the short course Science Online.

Our programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362 per semester
Hamilton City Campus, Sport health strand - Rotokauri Campus (semester 2)
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Bachelor of Midwifery

Three years
Level 7
$9532 per year
Hamilton City Campus, Hawke's Bay, +3
Feb 2021
This programme is for those who want to learn to confidently nurture and care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and up to the first six weeks following birth. Students will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills to work autonomously, be responsible for the wellbeing of women and babies, and support families safely and appropriately. On completion of the programme students will be required to sit the National Midwifery Examination to become a registered midwife.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice

Six months
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Start date dependent on modules selected
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

One year
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice

One year
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Jul 2020
This programme is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s professional practice and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of fields of health and social practice which include, but is not limited to: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Master of Professional Practice

18 months
Level 9
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme will assist practitioners in gaining advanced knowledge and skills to effectively manage the demands of rapidly changing, and increasingly complex health and social care practice environments.

Professional programmes / short courses

Science Online

12 weeks
Online delivery
Runs every two to three months
This programme is suitable for students who hold University Entrance but do not have 14 level 3 science credits and want to study nursing or midwifery. This programme is also ideal for those who want to boost their science confidence before they start.

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

12 weeks
Level 7
$797
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

Mental Health First Aid training

Hamilton City Campus
Whilst most people know something about common first aid, there is a lack of knowledge around how to support someone who is affected by mental health. This workshop teaches how to assist someone who is experiencing mental health distress, developing a mental illness, or is in a mental health crisis.

Midwifery Emergency Refresher

Hamilton City Campus
It is an annual recertification requirement of the Midwifery Council that all practicing midwives must keep up with the latest knowledge, developments and theories when it comes to birthing emergency procedures.

Placements

The teaching approach at Wintec is focused on the practical side of learning so that students get the benefits of real-world work environments. Students in the Centre for Health and Social Practice spend time across their programmes in work placements for credit. The amount of time spent on placement varies according to qualification and year; first year students will spend approximately a quarter of the year doing work placement while third year students will spend most of their time on placement.

Placement Portal

Midwifery student on placement talking to patient with baby

Michaela Humphries

Michaela Humphries

Bachelor of Midwifery graduate Michaela Humphries shares her story.

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Nadia Hilton

Nadia Hilton

Nadia Hilton started at the Waikato Hospital as a core midwife soon after graduating.

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Kudos Science Trust Award Finalists

Wintec Midwifery Team Manager, Dr Ruth Martis was one of two finalists for the 2019 Waikato DHB Medical and Science Award. Ruth is passionate about better health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, with a research focus on gestational diabetes.

Wintec academic and 2019 Kudos Science Trust Award Finalist Ricci Wesselink is making a difference to student learning by flipping Wintec's education model. Her research and practice focuses on changing delivery to enhance learning outcomes.

Pathways

Health and social practice pathway diagram

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, social work and counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

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Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

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