Clinical Dietitianat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Invercargill
Southland HospitalPermanent, full
- time roleBroaden and grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment while enjoying the lifestyle Southland offersSalary: $88,627
- $110,210Health 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.This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Allied Health team and provide dietetic care in a dynamic hospital environment.
Based in Invercargill, you'll work primarily across acute inpatient wards, supporting patients with complex nutritional needs and providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient wellbeing and outcomes.
This role is open to recent graduates.About the roleAs a Clinical Dietitian at Southland Hospital, you'll deliver evidence-based nutrition care across a broad and varied caseload.The role is primarily based in acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards, with opportunities to support paediatrics and outpatient clinics.
There will also be the opportunity to be involved with student learning and service development activitiesYou'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes through nutritional assessment, care planning, and education.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across multiple specialties while contributing to quality initiatives and service improvement.View position description.About the Team/Service/LocationYou'll join a small, supportive, and experienced Dietetics team that collaborates closely with allied health, nursing, and medical colleagues across the Southern district.
We offer strong professional support, regular peer supervision, and links to the wider network at Dunedin Hospital.Southland offers a friendly community, affordable living, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes- from Fiordland and the Catlins to Queenstown's adventure playground.
- 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 Sunday, 19 October 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.