Oncology Dietitian

• Permanent full time position 1.0FTE (40 hours/week), based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Delivering specialised nutrition care to oncology patients across the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Primary caseload includes head and neck cancer patients, with additional support for patients undergoing radiation therapy across other tumour streams
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 + rostered on call weekends

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 oncology, 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. 

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, predominantly in the Head & Neck and other radiation services
• 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
• Experience within oncology is desirable
• 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 

Working at 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 22nd February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz