Advanced Clinician / Senior Critical Care Dietitian at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you have an interest in leading a team of Critical Care dietitians?
• Do you want to work in a fast pace critical care setting?
• Have you been looking for a position that offers on-going professional development and the chance to work in a supportive, friendly 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

We have an Advanced Clinician / Senior Critical Care Dietitian opportunity available for experienced New Zealand Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic, supportive and self-motivated Critical Care team of 4.4FTE dietitians within the Nutrition and Dietetics Service based at Auckland City Hospital. This role is part of the inpatient Dietitian team and would see you working permanent, part-time (0.6FTE) (48 hours /fortnightly) Monday to Friday, with roster weekends. The Critical Care dietitians work across both our medical/surgical and cardiovascular ICUs and support several inpatient wards. This role will:

• Provide advanced clinical practice and implement evidence-based standards of practice
• Lead the development of local pathways, protocols and guidelines
• Provide clinical teaching and support to all relevant stakeholders including patients/clients, family whanau, staff and students, and other health professionals.
• Evaluate service requirements and implement clinical research and audits
• Provide advanced clinical resource both locally and regionally
• Optimising patient experience by utilizing your excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborating with team members and other work groups to achieve our service objectives.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is made up of passionate and supportive dietitians who are dedicated to advocating for our patients and enhancing nutrition-related outcomes within our community. We consist of 26.7 FTEs, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Advanced Clinician: A total of 8 years post-graduate experience including equivalent of four years full time experience within the area of specialty
• Senior: At least six years post-graduate clinical experience preferably working within a clinical dietetic setting
• Full, clean NZ Drivers’ License
• Be a great connector of people and ideas
• An understanding of bicultural issues and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

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For more information about this role please contact Eirean Gamble (Clinical Lead) on eireang@adhb.govt.nz

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

Advertising closes: Thursday 31 July 2025 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

"We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible."

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

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