Dietitian (Fixed term)

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health
• 12 months Fixed-Term, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

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 a Dietitian, you’ll provide expert nutritional care to adult inpatients across Hawke’s Bay Hospital. You’ll manage a diverse caseload, delivering safe and clinically effective assessments, interventions, and discharge planning in partnership with patients, whānau, and the wider health team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where your clinical reasoning and cultural responsiveness will make a real impact.

This fixed-term position is ideal for someone who is passionate about equity, collaborative care, and continuous improvement in dietetic practice. You’ll be supported to grow professionally while contributing to a service that values innovation and holistic care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is a collaborative and skilled group of professionals working across inpatient wards at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe care that supports recovery and wellbeing for our diverse communities.

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About you

As a Dietitian, you will bring:

• NZ Registration with a current Annual Practising Certificate (with prescribing endorsement).
• A Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics (or equivalent).
• Clinical experience in inpatient dietetic care and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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