Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity 

We have a fixed-term opportunity to join our team as a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian covering parental leave, to work across the primary and secondary care sector in Taranaki. The role will provide support to the Diabetes Integrated Team to deliver care to people living with diabetes (PWD) and their whānau, in line with the new model of integrated care whilst meeting the MOH Quality Standards for Diabetes Care.

The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is an advanced dietetic role with expert knowledge and skills within all aspects of diabetes care. Support PWD as part of the Diabetes Integrated Team (DIT). Work with people aged 15 years and over who are living with diabetes and their families/whanau. Predominantly this will be Type 1 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy and complex type 2 diabetes. The DIT is delivered by a collaborative of providers in the Taranaki region who are committed to improving health outcomes and health equity for people living with diabetes and their support people/whānau. Join an integrated service delivery model that has been co-designed by a wide range of stakeholders across the Taranaki region with one common goal that is to improve the experience and outcomes of those living with diabetes.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Masters of Dietetics, Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent as recognised by the NZ Dietitians Registration Board.


• Current annual practicing certificate.


• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience.


• Recent clinical knowledge of diabetes and best-practice guidelines in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) related to Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes on insulin, other complex Type 2 diabetes cases, youth and young adults, diabetes in pregnancy, advanced carbohydrate counting, insulin pump therapy and glucose monitoring technology.


• Experience in service development, process improvement and change management.


• Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement, or willingness to complete.


• Current full driver’s license.


• Experience in a clinical, primary care and community settings.


• Excellent communication, problem solving, judgement and reasoning skills.


• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationship within a multidisciplinary team and stakeholders.


• Effective time management and ability to independently prioritize and manage a varied workload.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer. 

• An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings.


• Opportunities for career development and training.


• An opportunity to influence and contribute to the wider work of Pinnacle, and a commitment to your health and well-being with an offer of EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply. 

Applications will be assessed as they arrive so apply below.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them, and we may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please contact Sarah Voullaire on 027 631 0244 to arrange a kōrero if you would like to discuss the vacancy before you apply.

Applications close 5pm, 28 March 2025.

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group.