- Dunedin Hospital
- Salary $77,087 - $110,210 pro-rata and Kiwisaver
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) permanent opportunity
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
We are seeking a clinical dietitian to join our acute inpatient dietetics team based at Dunedin Hospital. This varied role spans acute medical, surgical and rehabilitative inpatient care. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient wellbeing and outcomes across the continuum of care.
An interest or experience in areas such as head and neck cancer, surgical or paediatrics would be advantageous. Skills in enteral and parenteral nutrition support are essential.
You'll work closely with our wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) and actively contribute to safe, patient-centred care. In return, you'll be supported by a collegial and experienced dietetic team who are passionate about learning and professional development.
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a team and across professions
- A patient- and whānau-centred approach to care
- Motivation, adaptability and the confidence to take on new challenges
- A commitment to raising the profile of dietetics in hospital care
- A passion for innovation and continuous improvement in clinical practice, with an interest in contributing to service development and quality initiatives
- A growth mindset and openness to mentoring or supervising early career dietitians (if appropriate)
You must be a New Zealand registered dietitian, hold a current annual practising certificate and have dietitian prescriber endorsement.
About the team
Here at Dunedin Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit and supportive team. We have a healthy mix of experienced and early-career team members, and we foster strong links with our community teams across the region. We value professional development and offer regular supervision, peer support and opportunities to extend your clinical skills in areas that interest you.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're a highly organised and motivated clinical dietitian who believes in putting patients first, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us for a kōrero about how you might fit into our team and the difference you can make here in the beautiful Otago region.
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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, 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 Sunday, 10 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected]
We will review applications as they are 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
