Dietitian - Casual
Casual position, with potential for short term fixed term FTE as well
- Shifts to include Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630
- Based at Christchurch Health Campus
- New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZ Practising Certificate is essential
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
Our team of dynamic and motivated Dietitians based primarily at Christchurch Campus provides support to adult and paediatric patients across a range of clinical specialties including Critical Care, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, respiratory, neurology, general medical, surgical wards and outpatients.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an NZ Registered Dietitian with current Annual Practicing Certificate to join our team! We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive team player with a good clinical experience. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will receive regular supervision and opportunities for professional development and you will also be encouraged to develop your skills and professional interests.
This is a casual opportunity, hours of work are not guaranteed but you will need to have availability Monday - Friday 0800 -1630 to meet service delivery requirements.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing nutritional assessment and nutritional care plans to medical inpatients within the adult team across the medical and surgical wards
- Providing nutritional education to patients within the service, enthusing and motivating real behaviour change
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers
About You
Your skills will include:
- A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people with nutrition related disorders
- The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of quality care within the service
- Being self-motivated, organised and enjoy a challenge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients and other people within the service
- Demonstrated post-qualification experience, ideally with 3+ years of experience within a hospital setting
- New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZ Practising Certificate is essential
- Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Working for Health New Zealand
Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.