Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

An exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian. This is a 0.5FTE fixed term position until April 2027. You will have the chance to help lead best practice in diabetes care and be part of a vibrant team committed to client-centred 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.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join our team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the Taranaki region. In this vital role, you’ll provide expert nutrition support and education to individuals living with diabetes and their whānau, helping to empower them toward effective self-management. Working as part of an integrated care model, you’ll collaborate closely with partner organisations and healthcare teams across a range of settings. Your ability to tailor assessments and interventions to meet the holistic needs of patients, along with your strong communication skills, will be key to engaging with diverse communities and improving health outcomes. The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian works closely with Hospital and Specialist Services, General Practitioner (GP) Services and partner organisations (Tui Ora, Ngāruahine Iwi Authority, Ngāti Ruanui Tahua Ltd and Pinnacle Midlands Health Network).

The Taranaki Diabetes Integrated Team has two primary functions:

1. Comprehensive Clinical & Psychosocial Intervention - Providing clinical expertise and psychosocial support to directly manage patients with diabetes with the aim of discharging them back to primary care as appropriate.

2. Enhancement & Capability Support - Provide support, education and training for both health professionals and patients, guided by the needs of primary care and Māori providers, to ensure patients with diabetes receive high quality and consistent clinical care and health information.

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

To be successful in this role, you will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current APC and also have:

• A Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement.
• A Full and current drivers licence.
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in clinical, primary care and community settings.
• Recent clinical experience in diabetes management.
• Commitment to achieving health equity for Māori.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in patient and staff education.
• Maintain safe cultural practice and develop your cultural knowledge

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.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brenda Szabo, Diabetes Integrated Service Lead, Brenda.szabo@tdhb.org.nz.

We welcome all applications, and will consider part-time hours. 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.