Eating Disorders Clinician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Advanced Clinical Dietitian – Eating Disorder Services
• Palmerston North Hospital
•  Permanent – Fulltime

Supporting recovery through nutrition, connection, and specialist mental health care.

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

As an Advanced Clinical Dietitian within Mental Health and Addictions Services, you will provide specialist dietetic input to individuals experiencing eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs across both Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health and Addictions Services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based nutritional assessment and intervention, contribute to recovery-focused care planning, and support tangata whaiora and their whānau throughout their treatment journey. Based primarily in Palmerston North and working across the Manawatū locality and wider rohe as required, you will play an important role in delivering culturally responsive, person-centred care and contributing to the ongoing development of specialist eating disorder services aligned with best practice and equity principles.

About you

You are a skilled and motivated Clinical Dietitian with experience or a strong interest in mental health, addictions, and eating disorder care. You bring sound clinical judgement, a strong evidence-based practice approach, and the ability to deliver safe and effective nutritional assessment and intervention within complex, multidisciplinary environments. You are confident working with tangata whaiora and their whānau, and you are committed to culturally responsive practice grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity principles. You communicate clearly, build trusted therapeutic relationships, and contribute positively to team culture and service development. You are reflective in your practice, committed to ongoing professional growth, and passionate about supporting recovery-focused care that improves outcomes for people experiencing mental health and eating disorder challenges.

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.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz>

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.