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

Would you like to join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact in your role as a Lactation Consultant?

An opportunity has become available for a part-time Lactation Consultant to join our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialised and passionate team committed to the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards.

As a Lactation Consultant, you will contribute to the maternity wards mahi, providing expert breastfeeding support and education to mothers, babies, whanau, and staff.

In this exciting role, you will join a team who facilitate an environment fostering breastfeeding promotion, protection and support for all women.

About us

Our lactation consultant team operate in a busy tertiary maternity ward

• births a year) which also welcome whanau transferred from our Primary Maternity Units across the district (Oamaru, Alexandra, Wanaka, Queenstown, Balclutha, Gore, Winton).

Dunedin hospital provides level 3 NICU cots also.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora Southern here : Midwifery - Southern Health - He hauora, he kuru pounamu!

Benefits include the following :

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Short work commutes
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a range of retail, childcare and entertainment discounts

About you

You are resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.

Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional people-centred care.

This role would suit someone who is team-focused and who enjoys getting involved in care planning and a variety of tasks, to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.

To thrive in this role, you will have the following :

• Midwifery, Nursing, or Allied Health registration
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
• Minimum one year experience as a Lactation Consultant
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead clinical change
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and educate staff across disciplines
• Strong understanding of BFHI principles and commitment to family-centred care
• Proven ability to translate clinical learnings into practice for both patients and colleagues
• Experience in developing and reviewing clinical policies and procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to integrated care planning
• Extensive knowledge and core understanding of Te Tiriti principles and Tikanga a
• Proficient computer literacy
• A broad knowledge of the health and disability sector and knowledge of relevant health related legislation

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 Maori, 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 Thursday, 20 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter, Recruitment Advisor

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.