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Posted 06 August, 2026

Clinical Dietitian

New Zealand Government
Nelson, NSN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 32ebbeb04c8e0b0b

Job Description

Clinical Dietitian (Community) Nelson Hospital, Permanent,part-time Enjoy a varied and rewarding role supporting clients across the community, outpatient settings, and multidisciplinary services, making a meaningful difference to health outcomes across the region.Join a supportive team of experienced Dietitians, enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, and experience the outstanding lifestyle that Nelson Tasman has to offer, with its sunshine, beaches, and outdoor recreation right on your doorstep.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are looking for aNew Zealand Registered Dietitian to work within our small, diversedepartment based at Nelson Hospital and amongst the wider community alliedhealth team in Richmond . The role willcater to clients requiring secondary care services for a wide variety ofconditions and will work predominantly in the community. This is a permanent, part-time role working 56 hours perfortnight (0.7 FTE), between the hours of 8.00AM to 4.30PM, Monday to Friday. Please view the position description for furtherinformation. About the Team/Service/ Location Our team of 13 Dietitians service all parts of the communityacross Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough HealthHubs. Our work is diverse andinteresting, and we have a great team who work hard to make a difference.For more information on living and working in Nelson click here About you As a Clinical Dietitian, you will: Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain working relationships, Work in a supportive and honest manner with positivity and enthusiasm, be a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practising Certificate with a prescribing endorsement, have atleast two years of previous comprehensive hospital based clinical or generalistexperience, have experience in a variety of adult nutrition interventions and be comfortable providing community based interventions and education, particularly home enteral nutrition, Be flexible to work the hours as required, Hold a New Zealand Driver's license. The successful candidate must beeligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying. Working at Health New Zealand Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job ref: R1N26-231We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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