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Job Opportunity: Nutritionists:HainesAttractJob description:Job Description» Three positions (fixed-term until Dec 2023)» Six positions (fixed-term until Dec 2022) » Regionally located – Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Canterbury, Manawatu/Wanganui, Nelson/Tasman, Northland, Taranaki, Waikato and Wellington. » Part-time positions available Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About our group and team The Special Projects team is currently implementing two high profile projects for the Ministry of suitable education Ka Ora, Ka Ako – healthy school lunches programme and Ikura – manaakitia te whare tangata that provides access to period products in schools. This work is already proving to have a significant impact for our ?konga. We have taken a regionally-led, nationally supported approach to implementing the programmes to emphasise community partnerships, work flexibly and be able to offer local solutions. The team consists of around 25 regionally located staff who manage relationships with schools, kura and suppliers, with a support team that include Nutritionists, Programme Coordinators, Senior Advisors and other support functions. About this function The Nutritionist contributes to a programme of work to support and promote the Ministry of Health’s healthy eating guidelines, and to ensure the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme is consistently aligned with the guidelines. Responsibilities will include the following: » Develop and maintain guidance material to ensure the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme meets the Ministry of Health healthy food guidelines » Support schools, kura and suppliers to apply the guidelines as they develop and implement the provision of lunches » Work with regional Senior Advisors to implement the monitoring programme to ensure suppliers (and internal model schools and kura) are meeting the healthy food guidelines About you You will have a significant qualification as a nutritionist (or Dietician) and you will have a significant level of practical practice. You will also offer the following: » The capability to analyse nutrition information and provide advice to a wide variety of audiences » practice working and delivering to tight deadlines » practice facilitating and leading groups of experts and communicating clearly with non-technical audiences » Knowledge of working in schools and kura » knowledge of the machinery of government Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please note that this function is affected by the COVID-19 Public Health (Vaccinations) Order. In order for a prosperous applicant/s to be offered this function, they will need to comply with the requirement to be vaccinated and agree to provide information and evidence regarding their vaccination status. How to submit the application:Please review the job description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the 'Apply Online' button.For more information, Contact Us bylisa.ng@education.govt.nz Applications close onWednesday, 1 December 2021. Skills:
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