Senior Clinical Manager, Nutrition & Dietetics

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking an experienced clinical leader to take on the role of Clinical Manager Nutrition & Dietetics – Christchurch Campus. You will provide professional leadership to a skilled team, drive service improvements, and balance clinical quality with safe, cost-effective care for patients and whānau.

You will work with the Director of Allied Health and partner teams to shape the service, develop staff, and foster cultural competency and

Qualifications

• Qualified Dietitian with current Dietitians Board registration and APC.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical work experience in the relevant field.
• At least 3 years of senior leadership experience at management level.
• Knowledge of change management and Quality Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting within health services.
• Experience with clinical teaching, supervision and staff development.
• Judgement skills in complex situations and proactive problem solving.
• Post-graduate diploma in leadership or clinical (or commitment to complete within role).
• Knowledge of NZ Health & Disability sector standards and Privacy Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational management to the Nutrition & Dietetics Service.
• Lead and develop a team, foster professional development and cultural competency.
• Balance quality, service and financial priorities while improving patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Allied Health and partners to shape service direction.

Education

Dietetics qualification

Post-graduate diploma in leadership or clinical

Senior leadership experience

Change management / Quality Improvement

Financial management / budgeting

Clinical teaching / supervision

Complex decision making能力

NZ Health & Disability standards / Privacy Act

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Registration with Dietitians Board of New Zealand

Minimum 5 years clinical experience

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking an experienced clinical leader to take on the role of Clinical Manager Nutrition & Dietetics – Christchurch Campus. You will provide professional leadership to a skilled team, drive service improvements, and balance clinical quality with safe, cost-effective care for patients and whānau.

You will work with the Director of Allied Health and partner teams to shape the service, develop staff, and foster cultural competency and