Dietitian

Location:  Hutt Hospital

Contract:  Permanent, Part Time 0.7 FTE 

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 looking for a Dietitian to join our Dietetic team at Hutt Hospital. 

The successful applicant will provide nutrition care for patients with a wide range of nutrition diagnoses in a variety of clinical settings, which may include inpatients, outpatients and primary health. The caseload may include acute medical and rehabilitation adult inpatients and outpatient clinics with common referrals including enteral feeding, malnutrition, oral nutrition support and gastrointestinal issues. In addition, some primary health care clinics, which covers Type 2 Diabetes referrals. The successful candidate may also be required to provide cover of clinical areas such as Burns and Plastics, ICU and Paediatrics at times.

The specific areas of practice will be confirmed with the successful applicant depending on their knowledge and level of experience.  The post-holder will represent Dietetics on multi-disciplinary teams. This position could be suitable for a motivated, proactive an experienced dietitian with at least 2 years’ experience.

About the Team/Service Location 

Our Dietitian Team at Hutt Hospital is comprised of eight clinicians supported by a Professional Lead. We work across paediatric and adult caseloads in acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings. We are a fun and social group. We offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your on-going professional development. This includes; a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities, and peer support.

About you 

You will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with current annual practicing certificate with prescribing endorsement. You must be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, good communication skills, flexible problem solving approach and the ability to build strong working relationships.  Excellent time management and prioritisation skills are necessary. We expect a commitment to and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health, as well as a willingness to work towards improving health outcomes for Māori

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 7 September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.