Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Dietitian Service

Clinical Dietitian – Clinical Dietitian Service based at Palmerston North Hospital Fixed term (6 months) | 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Palmerston North Hospital Help shape the future of cancer- related nutrition services. 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. This six-month fixed term opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact on how nutrition care is delivered for people affected by cancer across our region. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients, whānau and key stakeholders, you will review current nutrition pathways, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations that strengthen equitable, evidence-based nutrition care closer to home. This is an ideal role for an experienced dietitian who enjoys combining clinical expertise with service improvement, quality initiatives and collaborative project work. About the Role In this role you will: Undertake the scoping and mapping of nutrition care pathways across the MidCentral cancer treatment services. Review current models of care for dietetic input across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Identify service gaps and opport unities to improve access, coordination and continuity of nutrition care. Engage with clinicians, patients, whānau and key stakeholders to understand current pathways and future needs. Develop recommendations that support best practice nutrition care and improve patient outcomes. Work collaboratively with oncology, surgical, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, primary care and community services. Contribute to service development initiatives that improve equitable nutrition care for people living with cancer. About you To be successful in this role you will have: Registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate. Endorsement as a Dietitian Prescriber. Significant clinical dietetic experience, preferably within oncology or complex adult nutrition. Experience in quality improvement, service development or clinical pathway redesign. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills. A collaborative approach with the ability to influence change across multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities we serve. A current full New Zealand driver's licence. About the Location Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family‑friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work‑life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College. We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‑economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 1933582 Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North #J-18808-Ljbffr