Clinical Leader - Dietetics
Dietitian Clinical Leader – 1.0FTE, fixed term until 5th February 2027
Allied Health Teams 1 and 4
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā
Are you a Senior Dietitian looking for the next step? Or are you a Dietitian already in leadership or management and looking to make the move to the Waitematā District? If that is you, we have a fantastic role available for you to consider.
As the Clinical Leader for the Community, Outpatient, and Waitakere Inpatient Dietitian teams, you will provide day to day leadership and support to dietetic staff. As part of your role you will provide a minimum of 0.2 FTE of clinical support, which could entail teaching, training, completing audits or providing assessment and intervention to patients. The role includes day to day management of staff and resource, ensuring quality service provision, supporting professional development and involvement in quality work.
You will join a fantastic and supportive team of Clinical Leaders across allied health. You will work closely with the Team Managers and the Professional Clinical Leader to resource, develop and manage your team.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about quality patient care, improving patient pathways, and providing supportive leadership.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with at least 5 years’ experience in a professional/clinical role
- 2 years’ experience in a senior leadership position
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to be flexible and work across sites
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā we have the largest population of any district health board in the country and are one of the fastest growing! So if you have a desire to be in a fast-moving, developing environment and enjoy working with a great team please apply now!
Benefits
We recognise the importance of the work that our senior staff do for our teams and our community. As a Clinical Leader, you will receive;
- Support and development to reach your personal and professional goals
- Support and mentoring to build your leadership skills
Other work perks include;
- Access to free Waitematā District 24/7 Staff Gym and free Raise counselling sessions
- Discounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks network
- Reimbursement of APC and contribution towards Professional Association fees
- Access to support for professional development
For a copy of the Position Description, please click here
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 service 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 23 March 2026 For specific details about this opportunity, please contact Amanda Whitford Allied Health Team Manager – Community, Outpatient, and VSS on 021 314 428 or Amanda.whitford@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Rachel Thomson Dietitian Clinical Leader Dietetics (Inpatient North and Renal) on 021 895 918 or Rachel.thomson2@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Job reference: WDHB21142
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
