Lactation Consultant Registered Midwife

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: 0.6 FTE Part Time/Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

You will be working in maternity to provide specialist breastfeeding support to parents and babies in the postnatal ward and birthing suite as well as teaching staff about breastfeeding and supporting outpatient appointments. 

About the Team/Service Location 

Our close-knit team of Lactation Consultants work together to optimise the breastfeeding support in the postnatal ward and birthing suite. They will advise breastfeeding parents on best practice when issues arise.  Lactation troubleshooting may include, initiating breastfeeding successfully or low milk supply, to more complex issues such as thrush, mastitis and reduced tongue function. Our friendly team communicate well to meet the needs of our inpatient breastfeeding parents. 

About you 

IBCLC qualified LC with a current APC as a registered midwife or registered nurse be team player, with 

• You will possess great interpersonal skills
• A passion for assisting breastfeeding parents to reach their breastfeeding goals leading to the best outcomes for parents and baby.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

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