Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

About the Role We are looking for a passionate and experienced Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join our team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the Taranaki region. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutrition support and education to individuals living with diabetes and their whānau, helping to empower them toward effective self-management. Working as part of an integrated care model, you will collaborate closely with partner organisations and healthcare teams across a range of settings. Your ability to tailor assessments and interventions to meet the holistic needs of patients, along with strong communication skills, will be key to engaging with diverse communities and improving health outcomes. The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian works closely with Hospital and Specialist Services, General Practitioner (GP) Services and partner organisations (Tui Ora, Ngāruahine Iwi Authority, Ngāti Ruanui Tahua Ltd and Pinnacle Midlands Health Network). About the Team and Location The Taranaki Diabetes Integrated Team has two primary functions: Comprehensive Clinical & Psychosocial Intervention – Providing clinical expertise and psychosocial support to directly manage patients with diabetes with the aim of discharging them back to primary care as appropriate. Enhancement & Capability Support – Providing support, education and training for both health professionals and patients, guided by the needs of primary care and Māori providers, to ensure patients with diabetes receive high quality and consistent clinical care and health information. About you NZ Registered Dietitian with a current APC and a Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement. Full and current driver's licence. Minimum of 5 years post‑graduate experience in clinical, primary care and community settings. Recent clinical experience in diabetes management. Commitment to achieving health equity for Māori. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in patient and staff education. Maintain safe cultural practice and develop your cultural knowledge. Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr