Dietitian

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.4 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 

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement nutritious tasty menus for a diverse patient population (including therapeutic diets and allergens) and lead the creative direction for our retail hospital café.
• Guide our team in maintaining and improving food safety standards.
• Strengthen the relationship between clinical dietitians and the kitchen team, ensuring clear communication and a unified approach to patient care.
• Monitor meal quality, presentation, and patient satisfaction, implementing continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with our diverse kitchen staff to ensure a high standard of nutrition, accuracy and allergen management.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Food Services department at Hutt Hospital provides a vital role in supporting patient care and hospital operations. We serve approximately 200 inpatient meals three times a day, deliver 200 Meals on Wheels to recipients, and offer a cafeteria service for staff, visitors, and patients. Additionally, we provide internal and external catering services. Our team of dedicated kitchen staff works in a fast paced environment, taking pride in delivering safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to support the health and well-being of our community.

About you 

• New Zealand Registered Dietitian.
• Experience in food service management is preferable.
• A collaborative leader who thrives on bringing people together, solving problems creatively and keeping a diverse team motivated and inspired.
• A sharp eye for food safety standards and the ability to balance clinical necessity with culinary appeal.
• Passionate about working as part of a team to improve patient care through the delivery of tasty nutritious meals.

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 19 April. 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.

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