Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have

• Current accreditation as International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Adult Education experience and qualification, preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in breastfeeding support
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong knowledge of local maternity and community health services
• Skill in adult education and delivering group sessions
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Māori health models and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive
• Experience and confident using Microsoft Office and client management systems
• Experience building strong professional relationships and works collaboratively
• Sound decision-making skills, a critical thinker and have risk awareness
• Empathy, be trustworthy, and community-focused
• Demonstrated understanding of tikanga Māori and commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

He aha tā mātou | What we offer

• Te reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
• A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
• Four Wellbeing Leave days annually 
• Professional Development
• A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
• A fantastic location to work and live
• A competitive remuneration package.

We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Māori (Māori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whānau (families).

We follow a proven Māori model of care that puts whānau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.

For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.