Dietitian - Diabetes

Dietitian - Diabetes
Job Number: WAI2+445
26 Clarence Street, Hamilton and/or Waikato Hospital
64 hours per fortnight
PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical MECA + KiwiSaver

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

An exciting and unique opportunity is available for an experienced dietitian to join the Diabetes Team working with people with Type 1 diabetes, with a focus on (but not limited to) youth and young adult, diabetes in pregnancy, and insulin pump therapy teams.
Flexibility to work across all diabetes sub-specialty teams is required making this an excellent proposition for anyone looking to advance their career in a specialty area.
This dietitian role will involve having a number of patient clinics throughout the Waikato Region. You will be involved in education and training, as well as providing support and leadership to the Diabetes team. Days and hours of work will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Work with adolescents, and adults who have Type 1 Diabetes, complex Type 2 Diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, and other high risk diabetes related conditions and complications.
Provide education to those using continuous insulin pump therapy and other technical devices for diabetes management, as well as being an important member of the Pump Therapy Training Team commencing people with Type 1 diabetes on insulin pump therapy.
Provide professional mentorship to new dietetic staff and peers, promote a supportive learning environment within the team.
Deliver improved outcomes for people with diabetes through innovative service delivery and the development of practice and research.

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About the Service

Te Whatu Ora Waikato Regional Diabetes Service provides secondary level care to those within the Waikato Region. This expands as far as Coromandel, Taumarunui, Te Kauwhata and the Raglan coast. We have a large multi-disciplinary team and promote a positive approach to teamwork. We are committed to and support the learning and development of our staff to give the best possible care to our patients.


About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a dietitian in a clinical setting(. We would consider a new graduate with at least one-year’s clinical experience who has a passion for working with people with diabetes.)
Experience working with people with diabetes
Annual Practicing Certificate
Drivers licence
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.


All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:5+ pm on 23 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.


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