Lactation Consultant

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

• Up to 0.7 FTE, permanent role

Are you a passionate Lactation Consultant committed to supporting breastfeeding outcomes for women? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive maternity team where your specialist skills will make a meaningful difference to women/people, theirpēpi, and their whānau. Our inpatient lactation consultant service is central to providing ongoing postnatal education and support, and your expertise will be valued as an integral part of the maternity wards.

About the Team/Service/ Location

As a Lactation Consultant, you will provide specialist breastfeeding assessment, education and management for mothers, parentsand their newborns within the maternity wards at Waitākere Hospital. You will support people experiencing breastfeeding challenges, promote evidence-based practice, and empower whānau throughout the postnatal period.

Working closely with midwives, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to achieving positive feeding outcomes and continuity of care. This role requires postgraduate experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and newborns in a hospital setting and includes some weekend work. There is also the opportunity to contribute to parent education, with an adult teaching qualification or experience delivering education sessions being desirable.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our maternity team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, woman/whānau-centred care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The inpatient lactation consultant service plays a key role in enhancing breastfeeding success and strengthening education for both staff and parents.

This role is based at Waitakere Hospital. Ability to work shifts, including weekend work is essential. A smaller FTE will be considered for the right candidate.

About You

You will bring specialist knowledge, compassion and strong clinical skills to support mothers, parents, and newborns.

• Current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
• Current Midwifery or Nursing Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Postgraduate experience working with breastfeeding mothers and newborns in a hospital setting
• Experience providing education to parents; an adult teaching qualification is desirableWillingness to participate in weekend work as part of the roster

If you are committed to improving breastfeeding outcomes and value working in a supportive maternity environment, we would love to hear from you.

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 12 March 2026. Position reference is WDHB20924

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