Clinical Lead - Dietitian Inpatients

• Work where others holiday – enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Full-time position – 1.0 FTE Monday to Sunday
• Grow your acute dietetics career within a collaborative team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care

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

Deliver high quality dietetic care in the inpatient wards, supporting patients and whānau to achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition practice. We are seeking a passionate dietitian with an interest in supporting others to provide outstanding care to our acute inpatients. If you are a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in leading a small team, we would love to hear from you.

Alongside managing a clinical caseload, the inpatient adult clinical lead dietitian will oversee professional and clinical supervision, support the coordination of service delivery, and play a key role in driving quality improvement and service development initiatives

You will be based in Tauranga, with the potential opportunity to provide cover to our colleagues based in Whakatane at times.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Dietetics Service at Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty operates across Tauranga and Whakatāne, delivering care to a diverse population across hospital and community settings. The team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on providing patient centred care that reflects best practice and equity. You will be part of a close-knit team that values shared learning, strong communication, and continuous improvement, while working in a region known for its lifestyle and natural environment.

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About You

You are an experienced Dietitian who enjoys the variety of acute practice and values working as part of a collaborative team. Confident in delivering evidence-based nutrition care, you build strong relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues and are committed to achieving equitable health outcomes, particularly for Māori.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in acute adult inpatient care
• Prior experience in supporting or leading others is highly desirable
• Proficiency in the Nutrition Care Process and associated terminology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with a focus on achieving patient and whānau-centred outcomes
• Commitment to evidence-based practice
• Flexibility to work across Tauranga and provide occasional cover in Whakatāne
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and improving equity in health outcomes

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Working for 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 service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.