Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai
Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (previously known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has grown into a leading iwi provider of health, social, and employment services, and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services. Our mission is to remain responsive and adaptable, ensuring our organisation is fit for purpose while supporting our whānau, hapori, and iwi to achieve prosperity and well-being.
We’re currently experiencing rapid growth, creating new opportunities for people to make an impact in our community.
Te Mahi Tūranga | About the Role
Play a key role in supporting māmā, pēpi, and whānau in this permanent, full-time Lactation Consultant role based in Whakatāne. In this role you will provide expert breastfeeding guidance, support holistic whānau wellbeing, and help build breastfeeding support across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. You will also:
- Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to workforce and community capacity building.
- Deliver training, mentoring, and education programs to strengthen breastfeeding knowledge and practice.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold privacy, health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
- Apply kaupapa Māori principles in service delivery and participate in cultural development opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with whānau, health providers, and community partners to support breastfeeding and wellbeing initiatives.
Ōu Pūkenga | Your Strengths
As a Registered Lactation Consultant, Nurse or Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate you will bring:
- Strong case management skills, including assessment, planning, and review.
- Deep understanding of social and cultural factors affecting breastfeeding and whānau wellbeing.
- Experience collaborating effectively with whānau, communities, iwi, and health and social service providers.
- Excellent relationship-building, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Confidence in navigating complex situations, prioritising tasks, and working autonomously within their rohe.
- Cultural competence and ability to apply kaupapa Māori principles in practice.
- Commitment to continuous learning, workforce development, and contributing positively to community outcomes.
Ngā Whiwhinga | What you’ll gain
Join us in Whakatāne, a welcoming small town with all the essentials, surrounded by rivers, beaches, and native landscapes perfect for a balanced life. You’ll be part of a workforce immersed in Te Ao Māori, with pathways to expand your skills and knowledge through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other professional development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities we have available and grow your career.
Tono Mai | Apply Today
Applications will be accepted over the Christmas period, but our team will review and respond when we return in early January 2026. If you believe this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you or feel free to visit our website for more vacancies.
