Clinical Dietitian

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 principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a  New Zealand Registered Dietitian to work within our small, diverse department based at Nelson Hospital and amongst the wider community allied health team in Richmond . The role willcater to clients requiring secondary care services for a wide variety of conditions and will work predominantly in the community.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE), between the hours of 8.00AM to 4.30PM, Monday to Friday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 13 Dietitians service all parts of the community across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs.  Our work is diverse and interesting, 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 at least two years of previous comprehensive hospital based clinical or generalist experience,

• 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 be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Anna Verhage (Clinical Dietitian) at anna.verhage@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-231

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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