Core Outpatient Dietitian, Acute Allied Health

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refund of annual practising cert cost

Dietitians New Zealand subscription

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Job summary

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora invites applications for a Dietitian to join our outpatient team managing nutrition for clients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, CKD, obesity, or bariatric pathways.

Opportunities suited to new graduates; role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, trainee supervision, and involvement in service development and project work. Flexible, supportive environment focusing on quality care.

Qualifications

• BSc/BCapSc in dietetics with postgraduate qualification in dietetics (or equivalent recognized by NZ Dietitians Board).
• NZRD with current annual practising certificate.
• Experience in renal or diabetes as a clinician or student, preferably 1–2 years.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of healthcare professionals, patients, and dietetic colleagues.
• Cultural awareness and understanding.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care for clients with chronic diseases in outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.
• Involve dietetic student training and contribute to service development and project work.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and flexible, high-quality care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Education

BSc/BCapSc in dietetics

Postgrad Diploma / MSc Dietetics

NZRD with practising certificate

Job description

Full/Part Time, PermanentRemuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 3 -10) Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles ofTeTiritio Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

We have a great opportunity for a dietitian to join our close knit and innovative outpatient team. Our team is responsible for the nutritional management of clients and families with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity or progressing through our bariatric surgery pathway.

This role would suit a new graduate. It involves working with people with chronic kidney disease and requires working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working in a flexible and challenging environment, has great verbal and written interpersonal skills, able to think outside the box, efficient in time management, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a strong quality-focussed team. You will also be involved with dietetic student training and be required to participate in service development and project work.

Essential:

• BCapSc or BSc, and Post Grad Dip Diet or MSc Dietetics (or equivalent as recognised by the NZ Dietitians Board)
• NZRD with current annual practicing certificate
• Experience in renal or diabetes as a clinician or student, and preferably with 1-2 years clinical experience
• An ability to relate and communicate clearly on difficult and complex matters with a range of healthcare professionals, patients, and dietetic colleagues
• Cultural awareness and understanding
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Benefits:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost as per MECA guidelines
• Support towards the cost of your Dietitians New Zealand subscription
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted Services as part of our work perks

Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand |TeWhatu 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 diverseMaaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

09 October 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Eilis on [e-mail] or Amy [e-mail] We will review applications as received and mayproceedwith the recruitmentprocess, beforethe closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.