Dietitian – Upper GI/HPB & Bariatrics Outpatients

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part-time 0.3 FTE (job share considered, flexibility with days)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders. We are building a health system based on partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and clinical excellence.

About the Role 

Please note that this role is only available for current Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora staff.  Any non-Te Whatu Ora applications will be declined.

We are seeking a dietitian to provide specialised nutrition care for adults undergoing surgery in the Upper GI, Hepatobiliary, and Bariatric sub-specialities at Wellington Regional Hospital.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver nutrition assessment and care for patients pre- and post-surgery.
• Work closely with inpatient surgical dietitians to ensure continuity of care across the surgical pathway.

About the Team/Service Location 

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative General Surgery team. We are a dedicated, patient-focused group known for clinical excellence and for upholding the values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, and Rangatiratanga.

We offer ongoing professional development to support competency requirements.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience supporting patients undergoing Upper GI, Hepatobiliary, or Bariatric surgery.
• Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills, with a flexible, problem-solving approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with patients, whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a pro-equity organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including different genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse workforce enables us to better serve our communities, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 21 September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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