• Use your broad range of Dietetics abilities to help within a talented multi-disciplinary team.
• Fixed Term Parental leave cover position 16 hours per week (0.4FTE) - with the option for further work covering leave.
• NZ Registered Dietitian with current APC is essential however those graduating in 2026 and awaiting registration are welcome to apply

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

​​Ashburton Hospital provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient, Outpatient and Community based health services to the community. The Hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments.

Rural health services employ around 550 full time and part time staff, which includes a clinical workforce in medicine, surgery and gynaecology, supported by nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of clinical situations.

This role will involve providing dietetics support to inpatient, outpatient and community services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service. You would be part of a small team of experienced dietitians who work together to provide a generalist service where no 2 days will be the same.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality dietetics services which meets the needs of the inpatients, outpatients and community patients / clients of Mid Canterbury
• Providing evaluation, therapeutic and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join our team in this part time, parental leave cover position. This is a part time role 0.4FTE (16 hours per week) with the option to pick up additional hours covering leave, until January 2028.

Your skills will include:

• A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people requiring dietatic services
• The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high quality care
• Being self-motivated, organised and enjoy a challenge
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their supports, colleagues and service leaders

You will be a NZ Registered dietitian with a current APC or a completing your degree in 2026 and awaiting registration

Working for 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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 10th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

Please note, to be eligible for this role you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. If you do not have working rights your application will not be progressed.