Dietitian - Casual at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Whakatāne Hospital - Casual position – as and when required
• Friendly and supportive team
• Subsidised Onsite Hospital Gym + Free Flu Vaccination + Discounted Goods 

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 have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team of Dietitians at Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi, based in Whakatāne. 

This position is casual, as and when required with no fixed hours. 

In this role you will collaborate with a range of health professionals across various inpatient areas. 

About the location

Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun 15 minutes from the hospital grounds. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra.  

For more information on living and working in Whakatāne click here. 

For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here. 

About you

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Experience in a hospital setting, working in acute wards
• Flexibility to work across various hospital clinical areas as directed based on service need
• Passion and a drive to make a meaningful difference through their work, alongside strong cultural awareness 

Ideally, we are looking for someone with clinical Dietitian experience; however, those with general Dietitian experience are also encouraged to apply. 

If you are a highly motivated Dietitian with a passion for patient-centred care, a team-orientated mindset, and are seeking a rewarding Dietetic position, we would love to hear from you! 

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 21st May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at

BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz. 

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