Dietician

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Wellbeing days

Health Now Card

Kiwi Saver contribution

Discounts via Perk & Perk Plus

Discounted Southern Cross insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pathways in Auckland is seeking a registered Dietitian to provide dietetic support across services, including group nutrition education and individual consultations, with a focus on trauma-informed care.

You will work 20 hours per week (Mon Tue 8:00–16:30, Wed 8:00–12:30) across our Auckland-based services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve tāngata whai ora wellbeing and nutrition outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Dietitian with current practicing certificate.
• Experience delivering nutrition education to individuals and groups.
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or addictions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic services to tāngata whai ora in Pathways services including group nutrition education, individual consultation, and nutrition care planning in various settings.
• Work with the wider healthcare team to deliver optimal nutrition outcomes.
• Create and maintain healthy eating environments and develop service menus within Pathways services.

Skills

Dietitian registration

NZ driver"s license

Nutrition education

Mental health experience

Education

NZ Registered Dietitian

Current practicing certificate

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you a dietitian who is energised by helping people make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives? Join Pathways and use your nutrition expertise to support tāngata whai ora as they build confidence, wellbeing, and a positive future.

At Pathways, we're passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or addictions to thrive. For more than 30 years, we've walked alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau, providing practical, compassionate support that makes a real difference.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to wellbeing, recovery, and community connection, and who is excited to bring their dietetic skills to an incredible local team supporting people across the Auckland region. The benefits include:

• Extra annual leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 days per year)
• Health Now Payment Card $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Increased Employer Kiwi Saver Contribution
• A wide range of discounts through our Perk &Perk Plus employee discount app
• Discounted plans with Southern Cross for medical insurance
• (EAP) Employee Assistance programme

The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support and assist tāngata whai ora using Pathways' services to reach and maintain optimum wellness by providing effective dietetic support, education and resources, and clinical expertise.

Build the use of health metrics, personal goals and physical health checklists with a trauma informed lens.

• Provide dietetic services to tāngata whai ora in Pathways services including group nutrition education, individual consultation, and nutrition care planning in care various settings
• Work in collaboration with the wider healthcare team to deliver the best nutrition outcomes for tāngata whai ora
• Create and maintain a healthy eating environment in various Pathways services by providing nutrition education for kaimahi, and developing service menus

Work hours: You will report to the Team Coach who supports and leads the team. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week and hours of work are Monday and Tuesday 8.00-4.30pm and Wednesday 8.00 – 12.30, although days can be flexible. You will work across our services in the Auckland area.

About you: Do you have an interest in or experience assisting mental health tāngata whai ora to reach their potential through providing support that maintains mental health and improves physical wellbeing. You will also have:

• A full clean NZ driver's license
• A current NZ Registration as a Dietitian
• Current practicing certificate
• Dedication to the principles of trauma informed care
• Experience in mental health

Closing date: Monday, 21st September 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.