Dietitian - Clinical Lead
Dietitian Clinical Lead
Fixed Term Until 15th October 2027
Full Time 80hrs/fortnight (Monday to Friday)
Allied Health Teams 2 & 3 North Shore Hospital
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā
Advance your dietetics career with this next step in your journey!
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
As the Clinical Leader for the acute inpatient team at North Shore Hospital as well as the renal team, 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 and improving patient pathways.
We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)
- Support and development to reach your personal and professional goals
- Support and mentoring to build your leadership skills
- Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.
Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā has the largest population of any district 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.
About you
- New Zealand registered Dietitian with current APC
- 5+ years relevant experience in a professional/clinical role and 2 years’ experience in a senior leadership position
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership and people skills
- Ability to be flexible and work across sites
Please click here for position description
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 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Hartley Allied Health Team Manager – Nicola.Hartley@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Job reference: WDHB22153
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
