Dietitian

• Discover life in Tauranga, a growing harbourside city with great communities and plenty to enjoy beyond the working day
• Fixed term part-time position to September 2027 0.6 FTE, Monday to Friday
• Bring your dietetic expertise into the community, helping people maintain their independence and quality of life at home

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

Take your dietetic practice beyond the clinic and into the community, supporting people where they live. Providing assessment and tailored nutrition interventions in clients homes, you will manage a varied caseload with a strong focus on community enteral nutrition. Working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team, your expertise will help clients achieve their goals, maintain independence, and enjoy a better quality of life.

About the Team/Service/Location

Community Allied Health bring together Allied Health Assistants, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Therapists, and Administration. Based in central Tauranga, the team works across the Western Bay of Plenty, combining expertise to support people with physical health needs to live safely and independently within their own communities.

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About You

You are an experienced Dietitian who enjoys building genuine relationships and providing care that reflects what matters to each person. Organised and collaborative, you value the independence of community practice while enjoying the support and shared expertise of a close interdisciplinary team.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• At least two years clinical Dietitian experience
• Experience in dietetic assessment and developing individualised nutrition intervention plans
• Experience or knowledge of enteral nutrition
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• A current full and clean NZ drivers licence

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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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

This position is open to internal candidates working for Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.