Dietitian - Community

• Community based
• Permanent, full- or part-time options will be considered

Join our dedicated dietetic team for the opportunity to work alongside our clients throughout their health 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

Our community dietetic team is seeking a capable, compassionate, and team-focused dietitian to join us in delivering high‑quality dietetic care to our adult population.

This role requires travel to rural hospital sites, outpatient clinics, community areas and home visits. The position is currently based at our Gallagher Community Base in Hamilton, but it may change depending on service needs.

At Waikato, we are committed to professional growth and service development. We welcome team members with a range of experience who are passionate about expanding their expertise and contributing to the ongoing improvement of our dietetic services.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will receive regular supervision, opportunities for professional development, and support to grow your skills and areas of interest.

Collaboration is central to our work, so we are looking for someone who values partnership within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based and specialised dietetic care to patients in inpatient and community settings, with a primary focus on community work.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Manage your caseload effectively in a busy and varied work environment.
• Share responsibility for triaging referrals for the community team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Contribute to ongoing education, including supporting student placements and providing education to other professions.

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About the Team/Service

Our dietetic team sits within the Allied Health Service. The team includes approximately thirty dietitians and four dietitian assistants working across acute, community, outpatient, and renal services. We cover a large geographical area, providing care at Waikato Hospital, a large tertiary teaching hospital, as well as our rural hospitals in Tokoroa, Taumarunui, Te Kuiti, and Thames.

We are committed to providing equitable care and improving health outcomes for our diverse population. Our team values a welcoming, supportive environment and is united by a shared vision of improving health through food and nutrition.

Allied Health provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics, Audiology & Newborn Hearing Screening, Social Work, and Psychology services. Our staff work in partnership with individuals and their whānau to support a smooth journey through the healthcare system.

About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes.

• Registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate (or in progress), including Dietitian Prescriber status.
• A commitment to excellent health outcomes and empathetic patient care.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Cultural competence and a commitment to cultural safety and equity, including:
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare.
• Awareness of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches or a willingness to learn.

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 8 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at kaitlin.basson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.