Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Waikato Hospital, Clinical or Community Dietitian
- Full time or part time positions available for 1 year, fixed term
- Experience or interest in renal, critical care or paediatrics is an advantage
- Salary range $88,627 - $116,390
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.
About the Role
We are looking for motivated and adaptable Clinical Dietitians to join our Hamilton based team at Waikato Hospital. These roles offer opportunities to work across acute, outpatient, and community settings, delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and education to our diverse patient population.
We welcome applications from dietitians at any stage of their career who are committed to patient-centred care, professional growth and service development. You’ll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, working closely with health professionals across the Waikato region. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
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About the Team/Service
Our dietetic team includes approximately 30 dietitians working across acute, community, outpatient and renal services. Our Waikato dietetic service covers a large geographical area; we provide care at Waikato Hospital, a large tertiary teaching hospital, as well in our smaller rural hospitals: Tokoroa, Taumarunui, Te Kuiti and Thames Hospitals.
We are committed to providing equitable care and improving health outcomes for our diverse population. We value our welcoming and supportive environment, and are brought together by a shared vision of ‘improving health through food and nutrition’.
About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- New Zealand Dietitians Board registration and current annual practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
- Dietitians Prescriber status (or working towards)
- Strong clinical skills, including the ability to work autonomously
- Experience in renal, critical care and/or paediatrics is desired
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong team focus
- A full clean New Zealand driver’s license
- Cultural competence and a commitment to cultural safety and equity:
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare.
- Awareness of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches—or a willingness to learn
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Sunday the 20th of April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kristy Pemberton at Kristy.pemberton@waikatodhb.health.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.