Dietitian, Food Service & Nutrition Quality

Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is seeking a Dietitian for the Food Service Central Clinical Services at Middlemore Hospital in a permanent full-time role. The position focuses on applying dietetic expertise to strengthen hospital food services while ensuring safety and nutrition aligned with patient needs.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, quality improvement and risk management in food service, with collaboration across stakeholders to optimise patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• You are proactive, passionate and well organised, with the ability to thrive in a varied environment.
• You can apply your dietetic knowledge beyond the clinical setting and work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Experience or interest in food service management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracted food service delivery and ensure safety and quality.
• Evaluate service performance and drive quality improvements.
• Manage food service risks, incidents and complaints to uphold patient care standards.
• Support patients with complex dietary requirements in the food service context.

Skills

Food service management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Recognised Dietetics qualification approved by the NZ Dietitians Board

NZRD with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is seeking a Dietitian for the Food Service Central Clinical Services at Middlemore Hospital in a permanent full-time role. The position focuses on applying dietetic expertise to strengthen hospital food services while ensuring safety and nutrition aligned with patient needs.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, quality improvement and risk management in food service, with collaboration across stakeholders to optimise patient experiences and outcomes.