Breastfeeding Advocate

Breastfeeding Advocate

Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated Health and Social Services across Tāmaki Makaurau. We provide quality, accessible and affordable health care and support to whānau.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity:

Working within our highly skilled B4Baby team, you will support new māmā throughout their pregnancy and breastfeeding journey. Our service is free for new māmā and is community-based. You will conduct home visits across the Central and South Auckland area, as well as inviting whānau into our clinic/ office for extra support. You will work closely with māmā 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 Māngere. This position would suit someone with a background in prenatal and antenatal support, someone that has worked closely with whānau in the community or even a māmā that feels they may be able to help as they know the struggles that can arise with new pēpi.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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 Māori 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 māmā and pēpi, 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

Applications close Monday 9th December 2025

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.