Paediatric Dietitian - Fixed Term

Peadiatric Dietitian Community Child Health Takapuna Fixed Term Part Time

We recognise the importance nutrition plays in the health and well-being of infants and children with high health needs, a disability, or developmental delay.

We are looking for a New Zealand registered Dietitian who has experience in working with children and their whanau.

This great role offers support within a collaborative multidisciplinary team who thrive for best outcomes.

You would have lots of opportunity to grow and share innovation across services with our outpatient, community, and in-reach models.

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

This role sits within the Community Child Health team where a range of community, outpatient, and in-reach models are utilized with the populations we serve.

You will be provided with clinical and professional supervision and be encouraged to access both internal and external professional development opportunities.

Our vision is to recruit someone with proven ability to work in a collaborative and innovative manner.

We value quality care and support clinicians wishing to pursue initiatives to improve client outcomes including research projects and innovative care.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our team of Dietitians north and west are an integral part of our Community Child Health team.

Co-located in North Shore Takapuna you will work collaboratively with the MDT Including : Childrens Community Nurses, Paediatricians, Speech Language Therapists, Social and Cultural Case Workers, Visiting Nuerodevelopmental Therapist, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

About you

As a Paediatric Dietitian you will need

A New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate and current NZ drivers licence

At least 2 years post-graduate experience and experience working specifically with childrenA working knowledge of Family Centred Care with a positive energy to working closely with whanauExperience working cross-culturallyPreferably also Dietitians prescribing scope of practice, current member of Dietitians NZ, and teaching or research experiencePlease click here for position description

Working at 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 diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12th October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shirley Campbell

• or Elizabeth Martiz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant :

Job reference : ID WDHB19726

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.