Job Description
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
Would you like to develop your teaching and supervision skills?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to take on a role to plan and facilitate dietetic student placements within Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District. This role will involve strong partnership with the Dietetic Leadership Team, the People and Professional Development Team, Massey University and University of Auckland.
We are seeking a dietitian with well-established clinical knowledge and skills. Previous experience of supervising students is required. Knowledge of the Dietetic training programmes and interprofessional education is an advantage, although not essential as further training/information will be provided.
Essential:
Registered with the NZ Dietitian Board with a current practising certificate
Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience in a health setting
Minimum 2 years experience of supervising students
Experience of coordinating multiple projects/pieces of work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work co-operatively with a wide range of people
Passion for student education & Dietetics
Desired:
Clinical teaching qualification
Knowledge of the dietetic curriculum
Knowledge of interprofessional education
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 Maaori, 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 02 March 2026. To review the position description, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Eti Televave on [email protected] or Amy Lin on [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Dietetic Student Coordinator, People & Professional Development position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
