Clinical Paediatric Dietitian Child Development Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; Vor Ort; NZD 55.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne is seeking a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian for a 0.3 FTE, part-time role. You will manage a varied caseload of children aged 0–16 years, focusing on nutrition, feeding, developmental and complex health needs within a supportive Child Development team.

You will work collaboratively with whānau and a multidisciplinary team, receive supervision, and have an opportunity to develop specialist paediatric dietetic practice in a relaxing,

Qualifikationen

• Registered Dietitian with current annual practising certificate (APC) in New Zealand.
• Experience working with children aged 0–16 years.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health system and Enable NZ.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist paediatric nutritional assessment and intervention.
• Work with tamariki and whānau within family-centred care models.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes.
• Receive regular professional supervision and opportunities for specialist development.

Kenntnisse

Dietitian Registration

Pediatric experience

NZ Health System knowledge

Driver's licence

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of Whakatāne, with beautiful beaches, native bush, and a welcoming community on your doorstepPart-time position0.3FTE Monday to Friday

Help tamariki and whānau thrive as part of a supportive Child Development team

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

Make a lasting difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau through early intervention and family‑centred care. As a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian, you will work with children aged0 to 16years, across a broad and varied caseload, including nutritional, feeding, developmental and complex health needs. You will provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention while working closely with whānau and the wider multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes. You will be supported through regular professional supervision, peer support and opportunities to further develop your specialist paediatric dietetic practice.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Child Development Service in Whakatāne is a small, highly dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to supporting tamariki and whānau across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. You will work closely alongside Occupational Therapists and a wider range of allied health professionals within a collaborative and supportive environment that values shared learning and professional growth. Based in Whakatāne, this role offers the opportunity to combine rewarding community focused work with a truly relaxing lifestyle.

About You

Passionate about paediatric care, you enjoy building trusted relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues. You are a collaborative clinician who values teamwork, embraces learning, and is committed to helping children reach their full potential.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience working with tamariki aged 0 to 16years
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health system and Enable New Zealand
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering whānau‑centred

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand|Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.