Clinical Dietitian

**Our Organisation**
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

**The Opportunity**

Are you a skilled and motivated clinician ready to embrace a new challenge? We are launching an innovative Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service, and we're looking for dedicated Allied Health Clinicians to join our team from the ground up

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service, designed to support patients in transitioning from hospital to home. As part of our dynamic ESD team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will be vital in enhancing patient recovery through early discharge and home-based rehabilitation.

We are looking for individuals who:

- Have an Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitude
- Have the ability to work effectively within a team
- Holds New Zealand registration with the appropriate registration board and a current practising certificate
- Are driven with a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
- Have effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
- Brings strong organisational and time management skills
- Holds a full New Zealand clean and current driver's licence
- Having experience working in a similar environment would be an advantage but not essential.

Palmerston North is a great place to live with a culturally diverse population, plenty of outdoor activities, a great variety of eateries and a reasonable cost of living in the region.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

**How to apply