Dietitian

• Based in Tauranga, enjoy coastal living with easy access to beautiful beaches, native bush, and an outstanding outdoor lifestyle
• Permanent part time and full-time positions available
• Deliver dietetic care across primarily inpatient services as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

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

Deliver high-quality dietetic care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting patients and whānau to achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition practice.

This position offers a varied and rewarding caseload within a busy acute hospital setting. Based primarily in Tauranga, there will also be opportunities to provide occasional cover and support services in Whakatāne, contributing to a responsive and connected dietetics service across the region.

We have full and part-time positions available, please indicate in your cover letter stating what hours you wish to be considered for.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Dietetics Service at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty provides care to a diverse adult and paediatric population across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that reflects best practice and promotes equitable health outcomes.

You will join a close-knit group of Dietitians who value shared learning, professional development, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working in the Bay of Plenty offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding career and an exceptional lifestyle, with access to stunning beaches, outdoor recreation, and vibrant local communities.

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About You

You will be an experienced Dietitian with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality nutrition care. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving health outcomes for all populations, particularly Māori.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate with Prescribing endorsement
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting, with recent adult inpatient hospital experience being essential
• Sound knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and clinical documentation standards
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary team members
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and improving equity in health outcomes

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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 serve our communities. We welcome and encourage 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 9 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job Details

Closing Date: 09/Oct/26, 3:59:00 AM