Paediatric Dietitian

Paediatric Dietitian

0.8FTE, Fixed Term

We are looking for a Paediatric Dietitian who has a passion for working with tamariki and their whānau, to join our Community Child Health Team based at Waitakere Hospital. This will be a 0.8fte fixed term parental leave position available for 12months from January 2027.

You will be joining an experienced and highly skilled multi-disciplinary paediatric community team who are committed to innovative best practice in the context of child-focussed/family centred care, that is based on the family and child’s strengths and goals. We are seeking applications from like-minded clinicians who share our passion.

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

Our Paediatric Dietitians work closely with their colleagues in multi-disciplinary settings across Child Health, providing dietetic services to the community, inpatient and outpatient settings. We recognise the importance nutrition plays in the health of our pēpi/tamariki, particularly those with high health needs, disabilities and developmental delays – so whānau focused care and collaborative care models are key in this role.

You will be based in the Child Health Unit at Waitakere Hospital, from where you will connect with whānau and colleagues to plan and provide care across the home, inpatient or outpatient settings.

You will have opportunities to grow in skill and knowledge in this role and be provided regular supervision to support your ongoing professional development.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Community Child Health Team is made up of dedicated allied health and nursing clinicians who share a passion for supporting tamariki and their whānau who are faced with various health and disability challenges to live their best lives at home. Working in collaboration and in partnership with our whānau is central to our work, as is the drive to be strengths based. We have a hard-working team that are closely connected, supporting each other on a daily basis - but who also enjoy bringing a sense of fun to their work environment.

About you

For this role you will need to have:

• A current APC and registered as a NZ Dietitian
• Minimum of 2years post-graduate dietetic experience – ideally in paediatrics
• A full NZ driver’s license
• A passion for working with pēpi, tamariki and their whānau

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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

19 October 2026 you have any questions about the role, please contact Adelle Rongokea, Team Leader, adelle.rongokea@tewhatuora.govt.nz, or Elizabeth Maritz, Clinical Leader Dietetics Child Health, Elizabeth.maritz@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For general recruitment queries, please contact Lissa Crook – Recruitment Consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

JOB REF: WDHB22077

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

Paediatric Dietitian

0.8FTE, Fixed Term

We are looking for a Paediatric Dietitian who has a passion for working with tamariki and their whānau, to join our Community Child Health Team based at Waitakere Hospital. This will be a 0.8fte fixed term parental leave position available for 12months from January 2027.

You will be joining an experienced and highly skilled multi-disciplinary paediatric community team who are committed to innovative best practice in the context of child-focussed/family centred care, that is based on the family and child’s strengths and goals. We are seeking applications from like-minded clinicians who share our passion.

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

Our Paediatric Dietitians work closely with their colleagues in multi-disciplinary settings across Child Health, providing dietetic services to the community, inpatient and outpatient settings. We recognise the importance nutrition plays in the health of our pēpi/tamariki, particularly those with high health needs, disabilities and developmental delays – so whānau focused care and collaborative care models are key in this role.

You will be based in the Child Health Unit at Waitakere Hospital, from where you will connect with whānau and colleagues to plan and provide care across the home, inpatient or outpatient settings.

You will have opportunities to grow in skill and knowledge in this role and be provided regular supervision to support your ongoing professional development.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Community Child Health Team is made up of dedicated allied health and nursing clinicians who share a passion for supporting tamariki and their whānau who are faced with various health and disability challenges to live their best lives at home. Working in collaboration and in partnership with our whānau is central to our work, as is the drive to be strengths based. We have a hard-working team that are closely connected, supporting each other on a daily basis - but who also enjoy bringing a sense of fun to their work environment.