Dietitian

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangarei Hospital 

Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a supportive team and see the outcome of your work in your community? At Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, we're driving health equity for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our passionate whānau. 

About the role: 

Right now, we are looking for an enthusiastic New Zealand Registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team. This is a permanent full time position based at Whangarei hospital, working 40 hours per week.  There is the opportunity to work in medical or surgical inpatients depending on your level of experience. 

In this role, you will provide patient/whanau centred care which is safe, effective and outcome focused. This role works within a multi-disciplinary framework, where the majority of your working time is patient related. You will be delivering dietetic care to patients at Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau. 

Key requirements: 

• Qualification in dietetics, as recognised by the New Zealand Dietitians Board.
• Current registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate and Prescriber's Endorsement
• Current New Zealand Driver's Licence 

Ideally, you will have student supervision and training and Clinic audit and research experience.  However, this is not essential to apply. 

Benefits: 

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team of Dietitians working across Te Tai Tokerau 

A career with Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both. 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Our people live our values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH24-105

Close Date 3 May 2024