Lactation Consultant

• Make a meaningful difference for mothers, babies and whanau across Te Tai Tokerau
• An exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Midwife or Enrolled Nurse who has a current Lactation Consultant qualification
• Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE) working 24 hours per week on rostered shifts as well as a weekend on call rotated once a month.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate New Zealand Registered Midwife or Nurse to join our maternity services team in Whangārei as a Qualified Lactation Consultant

In this role, you will use your knowledge and experience to support positive breastfeeding and infant nutrition outcomes for mothers, babies and whānau. You will work alongside maternity and child health teams to provide specialist support, education and guidance across both hospital and community settings.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Promoting best practice in breastfeeding across Maternal and Child Health Services
• Providing education, guidance and support to staff, clients and whānau
• Supporting the service to maintain its Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative status
• Providing breastfeeding and lactation support with a strong community focus

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About the Service/Location

Join our Maternity Services team, based in Commerce Street, Whangarei and be part of making a meaningful difference for women, babies and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau.

Whangārei offers an outstanding lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to start both your career and your next chapter.

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About you

You will bring a genuine passion for supporting mothers, babies and whanau, along with the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary maternity service.

Key Requirements:

• New Zealand Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse alongside a current Lactation Consultant qualification.
• Demonstrated practical, professional experience in providing assistance to women and infants in the area of breastfeeding support and infant nutrition
• A commitment to maintaining and developing your professional knowledge and skills
• Ability to work independently and use sound professional judgement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to provide supportive education and guidance to women, whānau and colleagues

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22^nd November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.