Dietitian

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for the Diabetes & Endocrinology Service, based at Palmerston North Hospital.

Work within a multidisciplinary team across inpatient, outpatient and community settings to support people living with diabetes and complex health needs.

Registration with the NZ Dietitians Board and Annual Practising Certificate are required; endorsement as a Dietitian Prescriber and a full NZ driver’s licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Dietitians Board and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Endorsement as a Dietitian Prescriber is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work across inpatient care, outpatient clinics and community environments.
• Support people living with diabetes with complex health needs.
• Contribute to continuity of care and better health outcomes for individuals and whānau.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Collaborative across teams

Equity for Māori

Job description

Clinical Dietitian – Diabetes & Endocrinology Service based at Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent full time | 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.

About the Role

Based at Palmerston North Hospital, this role is integral to our specialist multidisciplinary team, supporting people living with diabetes who have complex health needs.

You will work across a range of settings including:

• Inpatient care
• Outpatient clinics
• Community environments

This varied role ensures continuity of care and supports improved health outcomes for individuals and their whānau.

About you

• Registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Endorsement as a Dietitian Prescriber.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities we serve.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

Previous experience in diabetes is advantageous, but your commitment to excellence and team collaboration is what matters most.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It’s a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!

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.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.