Dietitian

JobSpace; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand, based at Palmerston North Hospital, seeks a Dietitian to support diabetes care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team including Dietitians, Nurses and Endocrinologists to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred diabetes care.

Registration with the NZ Dietitians Board, an APC, and endorsement as Dietitian Prescriber are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Dietitians Board and an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) are required.
• Endorsement as Dietitian Prescriber is required.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams is important.
• Commitment to achieving equity in health outcomes for Māori and communities we serve.
• Current full New Zealand driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support diabetes care delivery across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with Diabetes Dietitians, Nurses and Endocrinologists to deliver patient-centred care.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for Māori and other communities.
• Contribute to continuity of care and service delivery within Palmerston North Hospital.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Diabetes care

Education

Registration with NZ Dietitians Board

Annual Practising Certificate

Endorsement as Dietitian Prescriber

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.

This full-time permanent position offers the chance to make a lasting impact on how nutrition care is delivered for people living with diabetes across our region. You will be part of a dynamic, progressive multidisciplinary team, working alongside Diabetes Dietitians, Nurses, and Endocrinologists who are all committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred diabetes care.

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

To be successful in this role you will have: 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, and 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.

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 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.