- Dunedin Hospital
- Salary $77,087 - $110,210 pro-rata and Kiwisaver
- Permanent, part-time - 0.5 FTE (twenty hours per week)
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 looking for a generalist Clinical Dietitian to join our Outpatient and Community Dietetics team, based at Wakari Hospital, Dunedin. This 0.5 FTE role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to support patients across a broad range of clinical presentations.
You'll work with people managing long-term conditions, nutrition-related complications, enteral feeding, and recovery post-discharge. This role includes a mix of face-to-face outpatient clinics, some virtual outpatient clinics and community-based care.
While the role covers general outpatient nutrition, interest or experience in areas such as bariatrics, oncology, paediatrics or gastroenterology would be an advantage. This position suits a dietitian who enjoys working across diverse populations and conditions, and who brings confidence and adaptability to their practice.
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About you
To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate the following:
- Strong clinical reasoning and confidence in delivering dietetic care across a broad scope of practice
- A patient- and whānau-centred approach, with consideration for home, social and cultural contexts
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the healthcare spectrum
- A passion for generalist practice, while also bringing depth in one or more specialist areas
- A commitment to innovation, service improvement and equity of access, particularly for underserved communities
- Self-motivation and independence, with a collaborative approach to team-based care
- Willingness to support student learning or early career development where appropriate
- Ideally, you will have three-plus years of clinical dietetic experience
You must be a New Zealand registered dietitian, hold a current annual practising certificate, and have Dietitian Prescriber endorsement.
About the service
Our Dunedin-based Dietetics team supports inpatient, outpatient and community care across the Southern region. We are a mix of experienced and early-career clinicians who value shared knowledge, professional development and flexible working. Our community and outpatient services play a vital role in supporting transitions of care and managing nutrition needs across the lifespan.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're a flexible, broad-skilled dietitian who enjoys the variety and challenge of outpatient and community care, we would love to hear from you.
Reach out for a kōrero about how you could contribute to our dynamic and values-driven team here in Ōtepoti Dunedin and across the wider Southern 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected]
We will review applications as 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
