Clinical Dietitians

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Part-time and casual positions available (0.5 FTE & casual hours)

• Permanent and casual positions available
• 40 hours per fortnight and hours on an as-per-needed basis
• Varied work across all age groups, wards and medical conditions
• Join our supportive and friendly team
  

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)

We are looking for New Zealand Registered Dietitians to join our Nutrition & Dietetics Services department. You will cater to clients requiring secondary care services for a wide variety of conditions and will work predominantly in outpatient clinics, on the inpatient wards and providing community visiting services.  

• We have a Blenheim based part-time (0.5 FTE) inpatient and outpatient role available, working 40 hours a fortnight on a permanent basis, between 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
  
  
• We have a Nelson based casual role available, where hours are required to cover planned and unplanned leave.
  

Please indicate in your cover letter which role you are interested in.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $68,371 to $85,992 based on the PSA Allied Public Health and Technical MECA, dependent on skills and experience.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practising Certificate and will have at least two years of previous comprehensive hospital based clinical or generalist experience. Having a Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement is essential.

You will have experience in a variety of adult nutrition interventions, be client and whanau centered, a clear communicator and an effective team member.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Nga huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

This role offers a wide variety of practice across medical, surgical, adolescents, mental health and more. Every day is different and challenging. It - s easy to build working relationships with the MDT and the dietetic department is friendly and supportive.

At Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Nicole McHaffie, Team Leader - Dietetics at nicole.mchaffie@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.