Dietitian

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Oamaru is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care across a broad caseload. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes through assessment, planning and education.

This is a permanent, part-time role (24 hours per week) with salary range $79,014 – $110,290 pro rata plus Kiwisaver, offering opportunities to develop expertise across specialties and contribute to quality initiatives while

Qualifications

• Hold registration with the NZ Dietitians Board and APC with prescribing endorsement.
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Be adaptable, proactive and patient-centred in care delivery.
• Bring cultural competence and a collaborative approach to MDT work.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care for patients with complex nutritional needs.
• Undertake nutrition assessment, care planning and education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NZ Dietitians Board registration

Job description

# Dietitian at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Dietitian****Oamaru Hospital**Salary: $79,014 – $110,290 pro rata + Kiwisaver* 5 FTE (24 hours per week) permanent opportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Allied Health team and provide dietetic care in a dynamic hospital environment. Based in Oamaru, you'll help support patients with complex nutritional needs and providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient wellbeing and outcomes. This role is open to recent graduates.**About the Role**As a Clinical Dietitian you'll deliver evidence-based nutrition care across a broad and varied caseload.You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes through nutritional assessment, care planning, and education. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across multiple specialties while contributing to quality initiatives and service improvement.**About you**To succeed in this role, you will:* Hold registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate with prescribing endorsement* Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and communication skills* Be adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering patient-centred care* Bring cultural competence and a collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams**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 **Sunday** **18th October.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd, [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | || Date listed: | 22-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 18-Oct-2026 || Reference: | 48726 || Attachment: | HNZ Southern AHST Diet NG-PD.pdf (PDF, 374KB)Job Description |