New Graduate Dietitian

• Full-time (40 hours per week) fixed term position from May 2026 – May 2027
• Provide nutritional assessment and nutritional care plans to inpatients and outpatients
• NZ Registration as a Dietitian with a current annual practising certificate

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an entry-level Dietitian to join our team, this role is designed to support clinicians at the beginning of their career and is intended for applicants with little to no post-qualification clinical dietetics experience.

Our team of dynamic and motivated Dietitians, based at the Christchurch Health Campus, provides support to adult and paediatric patients across a range of clinical specialties including oncology, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, respiratory, neurology, general medical, surgical wards and outpatients.

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 full time, fixed term position from approximately May 2026 – May 2027. The days and hours required are Monday – Friday, 0800 – 1630.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing nutritional assessment and nutritional care plans to inpatients and outpatients within the adult team
• 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

• NZ Registration as a Dietitian with a current annual practising certificate is essential
• Minimal post-registration clinical Dietitian experience (this role is designed as a first clinical position following qualification)
• 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
  

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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 Sunday 19^th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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