Central Otago Health Services Limited is looking for a New Zealand registered Dietitian to join our dynamic Allied Health team, to cover a period of parental leave of up to 12 months at 0.6 FTE.
We require a highly skilled dietitian with a broad range of clinical skills to cover the Central Otago community.
The service is based at Dunstan Hospital and is predominantly comprised of outpatient clinics, but includes some inpatient and paediatric cover as required.
COHSL is a unique community-owned rural health service provider delivering public and private health care to the Central Otago and Upper Clutha areas. COHSL is committed to playing its part in the implementation of the Health Reforms, the delivery of integrated models of care that stretch across the care continuum and reducing rural inequities.
The successful candidate will require the following skill set:
- Relevant clinical experience in community, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
- Experience in the following areas would desirable; diabetes management, enteral feeding, and paediatrics.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interdisciplinary team player who can work across multiple teams and the wider community.
- High levels of motivation and passion for supporting people with nutritional issues in the community.
- A client centred approach to practice.
- The ability to work autonomously with a solution focus.
- A desire to work in a rural inter-disciplinary setting.
The full-time salary for this role will be $88,627 - $110,210 depending on skills and experience.
As we are not an Accredited Employer, you must have the current legal right to work for our organisation to apply.
Please visit our website for the Position Description and an Application Form.
To apply, please email your application form, cover letter and CV (including two referees) to the HR administrator here
Applications close 19th October 2025
