Clinical Dietitian (Part-Time, 0.4 FTE)

About the role

This permanent, part-time Clinical Dietitian position is based at Wellington Regional Hospital, working across inpatient and outpatient settings with an exact caseload to be determined; it includes paediatric outpatient clinics. The role is 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) and has no overnight shifts, though weekend on-call participation becomes possible once the required competencies are completed. It sits within a friendly, dynamic team of dietitians focused on improving health outcomes.

Required profile

• NZ Registered Dietitian with a current annual practising certificate and prescribing endorsement (essential)
• Member of Dietitians New Zealand, including the Professional Association and a Special Interest Group
• Experience working with Māori and Pacific populations (desirable)
• Commitment to and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health, and willingness to work towards improving health outcomes for Māori

Required skills

• Excellent clinical skills and a flexible, problem-solving approach
• Strong communication skills, including collaboration with local service providers and stakeholders
• Ability to build strong working relationships with patients, whānau and the multidisciplinary team
• Good time management and prioritisation

The role may require working from other locations as the service needs. Applications are made through the online careers portal, and applications are reviewed as they arrive.