Clinical Paediatric Dietitian Child Development Services

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of Whakatāne, with beautiful beaches, native bush, and a welcoming community on your doorstep. Part‑time position 0.3 FTE Monday to Friday. Help tamariki and whānau thrive as part of a supportive Child Development team. 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 Make a lasting difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau through early intervention and family-centred care. As a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian, you will work with children aged 0 to 16 years, across a broad and varied caseload, including nutritional, feeding, developmental and complex health needs. You will provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention while working closely with whānau and the wider multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes. You will be supported through regular professional supervision, peer support and opportunities to further develop your specialist paediatric dietetic practice. About the Team/Service/Location The Child Development Service in Whakatāne is a small, highly dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to supporting tamariki and whānau across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. You will work closely alongside Occupational Therapists and a wider range of allied health professionals within a collaborative and supportive environment that values shared learning and professional growth. Based in Whakatāne, this role offers the opportunity to combine rewarding community focused work with a truly relaxing lifestyle. Click here to learn more about the Bay of Plenty. About You Passionate about paediatric care, you enjoy building trusted relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues. You are a collaborative clinician who values teamwork, embraces learning, and is committed to helping children reach their full potential. What you will bring: Current registration with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate Experience working with tamariki aged 0 to 16 years Knowledge of the New Zealand health system and Enable New Zealand A current full New Zealand driver's licence Strong communication and relationship-building skills A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering whānau-centred Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr