Dietitian - Casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
Casual position, with potential for short term fixed term FTE as well Shifts to include Monday
- Friday 0800
- 1630Based at Christchurch Health CampusNew Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZPractising Certificate is essentialHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleOur team of dynamic and motivatedDietitians based primarily at Christchurch Campus provides support to adultand paediatric patients across a range of clinical specialties including Critical Care, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, respiratory, neurology, generalmedical, surgical wards and outpatients.Wecurrently have an exciting opportunity for an NZ Registered Dietitian withcurrent Annual Practicing Certificate to join our team!
Working aspart of a close-knit team, you will receive regular supervision andopportunities for professional development and you will also be encouraged todevelop 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 meetservice delivery requirements.
In this role, youwill be responsible for:Providingnutritional assessment and nutritional care plans to medical inpatients withinthe adult team across the medical and surgical wards Providingnutritional education to patients within the service, enthusing and motivatingreal behaviour changeWorkingwithin a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providersAbout YouYour skills willinclude:A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people with nutrition related disordersThe ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of quality care within the serviceBeingself-motivated, organised and enjoy a challengeStronginterpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurturerelationships with patients and other people within the serviceDemonstratedpost-qualification experience, ideally with 3+ years of experience within a hospitalsettingNew Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZ Practising Certificate is essentialCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth Workingfor Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on 6th April 2026.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzPleasenote, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with therecruitment process before the closing date of this advert.