Dietitian - Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Te Tai Tokerau
- Permanent part-time position (0.9 FTE), working 36 hours per week
- Based in Whangarei or Bay of Islands, travel required around the region.
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
Join our Nutrition and Dietetic team as an exceptional New Zealand Registered Dietitian. In this role you will travel across Tai Tokerau delivering dietetic care to patients within the community and also for patients at Bay of Islands Hospital.
As a Dietitian, you will provide patient/whanau centred care which is safe, effective and outcome focused. This role works within a multi-disciplinary framework, where the majority of your working time is patient related. You would be able to be based either in Whangarei or at Bay of Islands Hospital.
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About the Team/Service/Location
We have a team of 24 dietitians working across inpatients, community, outpatient services, paediatrics, renal and diabetes. We deliver services across Te Tai Tokerau and are committed to increasing the dietetic services we provide at our regional hospitals in Bay of Islands, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
Within the team there will also be opportunities for service development work and professional development. This will provide you with the opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge and grow in your career.
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About you
- Qualification in dietetics, as recognised by the New Zealand Dietitians Board.
- Current registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Current New Zealand Driver’s Licence
- Ideally have 1-2 years’ experience in a clinical role
- Be an excellent communicator with proven time management skills
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
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 8th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
