Rotorua - Dietitian - Paediatricat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty -
About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our committed supportive team of therapists at Tauranga Child Development Service, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi. This position is fixed term part-time (20 hours per week) providing maternity leave cover from 1st September 2025 to 28th August 2026.
You will be based in Tauranga, working with a multidisciplinary child team that comprises of seven different disciplines. Your focus will be support for babies up to 5-year-olds with a disability in a community setting. We are seeking a passionate therapist who will provide outstanding Dietetic care to our babies and children.
This position would suit a clinician with experience in Paediatrics. You will work within a close team who provide multidisciplinary services to children with disabilities supporting the child and the family. About the locationSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.
Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.
We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/ About youOur preferred candidate will have:Previous Paediatric dietetic experience in a community setting would be advantageousSound knowledge of the use of the nutrition care process and terminologyExcellent IT, verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to work well within a team to achieve patient and whānau focused goalsA focus on evidence-based practicePassion and a drive to make a meaningful difference through their work, alongside strong cultural awareness If you are a highly motivated Paediatric Dietitian and you're looking for a great place to live for work life balance, then we want to hear from you!
Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heather Stewart, Team Leader, Child Development Service, Tauranga via mobile 021 473 765.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.