Clinical Dietitian - Casual

• Join our team of clinical dietitians in this casual role at Burwood Campus
• Utilise your experience working with inpatients and outpatients
• New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZ Practising Certificate 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 are based at Burwood Campus working across older persons health and rehabilitation. 

We have a casual vacancy available, for a flexible dietitian looking to support our great team at Burwood Hospital and to meet the needs of our patients. You’ll be working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, liaising with health providers and you’ll be driven to ensure best health outcomes for people with nutrition related disorders.

Depending on your skill mix and experience, as well as your preference for flexible hours we are keen to hear from you. As a casual you will have supported orientation, professional development and supervision.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing nutrition assessment, intervention and education in all clinical settings

About You

You will be a New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Your skills will include:

• Enthusiasm for your work and the ability to be a positive team player
• Self-motivation, organisation and will enjoy a challenge
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in a range of different settings and a desire to learn
• Competent with oral and enteral nutrition experience is desired
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• Computer literacy
• Flexibility and able to adapt to the day as required

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 Māori, 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 15th February 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.