Senior Dietitian

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

“old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of adversity, trials and illnesses”

• Do you have a passion for working with older people?
• Do you enjoy working integrally as part of a multidisciplinary team?
• You will work in partnership with our medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in an environment where teamwork is prioritised, valued and the patient is at the heart of everything we do.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have a permanent Senior Dietitian role in Older Peoples Health available for an experienced New Zealand Registered Dietitian who would be keen to join our dynamic and supportive Nutrition and Dietetics Service based at Auckland City Hospital. This role is part of the inpatient Dietitian team and would see you working permanent, full-time (40 hours /week) Monday to Friday, with roster weekends. This role will primarily be based on our acute care of the older adult wards:

• Proactively work with a complex caseload delivering high quality outcome focused innovative care, applying evidence-based practice, interventions and education
• Enhance your skills and knowledge in the comprehensive management of a variety of patients
• Receive support to lead clinical education and quality improvement initiatives
• Work in partnership with an individual and their whānau to provide client care
• Optimize patient experience by utilizing your excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborate with team members and other work groups to achieve our service objectives

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal person for this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 6+ years post-graduate clinical experience preferably working within a clinical dietetic setting
• Full, clean NZ Drivers’ License
• Be a great connector of people and ideas
• An understanding of bicultural issues and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

For more information about this role please contact Eirean Gamble (Clinical Lead) on

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of , the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

For more information on what we offer,

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information .

The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement

Salary Range (Depending on experience): Designated Role step 1 $111,240 to designated role step 3 122,570

Advertising closes: Tuesday 07, January 2025 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB22205 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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