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Breastfeeding Advocate 

Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Maaori organisation delivering integrated Health and Social Services across Taamaki Makaurau. We provide quality, accessible and affordable health care and support to whaanau.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity:
  
Working within our highly skilled B4Baby team, you will support new maamaa throughout their pregnancy and breastfeeding journey. Our service is free for new maamaa and is community-based. You will conduct home visits across the Central and South Auckland area, as well as inviting whaanau into our clinic/ office for extra support. You will work closely with maamaa from the time they find out they are pregnant (and engage with our service) until baby is 6 months old to ensure they are educated and nurtured during these special moments.
  
This role is a great opportunity for someone passionate about breastfeeding support – whether you are an experienced Breastfeeding Advocate or a Qualified Lactation Consultant. You will work alongside our in-house Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Advocates together to ensure māmā and pēpi receive the very best guidance and care.
  
The hours for this role are 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, based in Maangere. This position would suit someone with a background in prenatal and antenatal support, someone that has worked closely with whaanau in the community or even a maamaa that feels they may be able to help as they know the struggles that can arise with new peepi.
  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako | Skills and experience:
  

• Strong community-based skills or health care experience
• Competent in computer use with the ability to learn how to use new programmes
• Ability to develop strong, respectful relationships through effective communication both verbal and written
• Excellent time management and administration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional presentation
• Full Driver’s License - as this position is community based and will require you to use Turuki work vehicles to conduct home visits
• The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori or another language would be an added advantage
• Desirable (but not essential): Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification or experience as a Breastfeeding Advocate

  
We offer:
  

• Free GP consultations when you sign up with Turuki Health Care as your medical clinic
• Access to various internal workshops and ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to attend staff wānanga
• Reimbursement of your APC costs

  
  
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, are passionate about supporting maamaa and peepi, and want to make a difference within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today! For more information about the role or about the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@thc.org.nz

Applications close Friday 22nd May 2026

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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