Paediatric Dietitian - Family-Centred Care (Part-time)

Public Service; Whakatāne; Remote; NZD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne seeks a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian to support tamariki aged 0–16 years within the Child Development Service. This 0.3 FTE, part-time role focuses on early intervention, family-centred care, and complex health needs, working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention, with supervision and opportunities to advance paediatric dietetic practice while partnering with whānau to

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand.
• Experience working with tamariki aged 0 to 16 years.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health system and Enable New Zealand.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention for children aged 0–16 years.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for whānau.
• Engage in family-centred care and early intervention.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pediatrics nutrition

Family-centred care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian NZ

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne seeks a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian to support tamariki aged 0–16 years within the Child Development Service. This 0.3 FTE, part-time role focuses on early intervention, family-centred care, and complex health needs, working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention, with supervision and opportunities to advance paediatric dietetic practice while partnering with whānau to