Bani Ichhpuniani
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in managing healthcare practices, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality patient care. Skilled in staff supervision, workflow optimization, and process improvement. Focused on collaborative teamwork and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs, with strengths in problem-solving and communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Supervisor: Adult Community Services
CLTC, Te Toka Tumai
2023 - Current
- Lead quality improvement and service change projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals and clinical standards.
- Coordinate activities across multiple services and stakeholders to deliver on project timelines and service targets.
- Supervise a team of clinicians, providing oversight, mentorship, and support through transitions in service delivery.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable smooth implementation of new initiatives.
- Maintain oversight of workloads and system processes, proactively identifying risks and enabling corrective actions.
- Facilitate team meetings to discuss challenges, share updates, and promote collaborative problem-solving.
Senior Dietitian: Adult Community Services
CLTC, Te Toka Tumai
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered high-quality care for complex cases while contributing to service development.
- Supported rollout of process improvements that enhanced access and reduced delays.
- Led staff training and clinical education to support the development of best practices and maintain service quality.
Community Mental Health Dietitian (ADHB)
Manaaki House
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Integrated nutrition support into mental health treatment plans, improving patient well-being and stability.
- Provided one-on-one and group interventions for clients with mental health conditions.
Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian (Regional)
Tupu-Ora
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered specialized nutritional therapy for clients with severe eating disorders, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care.
- Led treatment planning and clinical decision-making, ensuring nutrition interventions were safe, effective, and compliant with health standards.
Consultant Dietitian (Regional)
ABC Nutrition
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed complex ACC rehabilitation clients, many based in rest home and private hospital settings, delivering dietetic care aligned with individual recovery goals.
- Collaborated regularly with case managers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and facility staff to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the workflows and operational processes of residential and hospital care facilities, ensuring efficient delivery of nutrition services.
Clinical Dietitian (WDHB)
North Shore and Waitakere Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered inpatient dietetic services, ensuring effective nutritional management for acute and chronic conditions.
- Worked closely with medical teams to tailor interventions, improving patient recovery and reducing hospital stays.
Cook ‘n’ Kiwi/Healthy Eating on Budget Programme Co-ordinator
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led program design and quality improvement initiatives based on Ministry of Health guidelines, ensuring service delivery met sector standards.
- Delivered nutrition education workshops to a range of community groups, ensuring evidence-based guidance for vulnerable populations.
Outpatient Paediatric Dietitian
Kidz First Community Health (CMDHB)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided evidence-based nutrition care for infants and children with complex medical and developmental needs.
- Designed and delivered family-centred weight management programs focused on early intervention and long-term behaviour change.
- Collaborated with caregivers and HCPs to support consistent, factual nutrition education in outpatient settings.
Education
Advanced Clinical Nutrition Course -
AuSPEN
Adelaide, AUS01.2023
Certificate in Tikanga Māori -
Te WānangaAotearoa
Auckland01.2019
Master of Science -
Massey University
Auckland01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Massey University
Auckland01.2014
Treaty of Waitangi course -
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Auckland01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology: Health & Disease and Environmental Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, CA01.2012
Skills
- Project coordination and workflow management
- Clear communication with diverse stakeholders
- Driving process improvements and managing change
- Risk identification and problem-solving
- Planning and organization to meet deadlines
- Building collaborative team relationships
- Attention to detail with strategic oversight
- Working within regulated environments
- Strong foundation in nutrition, health, and food service environments
Accomplishments
- Publication (2019): Co-authored journal article based on postgraduate research, collaborating with researchers to present data and analysis.
- Conference Presenter (2018): Delivered a talk on cultural nutrition practices at the Dietitians NZ 75th Jubilee Conference.
- Yakult Japan Study Tour (2017): Selected to visit Yakult’s R&D and production sites, gaining exposure to food manufacturing and microbiology innovation.
- Body composition assessment of healthy term infants, Massey University (2014-2016)
Presented the project findings at the Nutrition Society Conference (Christchurch, December 2016) and was awarded with the “Best First Time Presenter”. - Successfully participated in the IBS project, University of Auckland (2013-2014):Analyzed dietary information and reviewed current and past literature to collect specific
information on the effects of probiotics and dairy products on the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a New Zealand population
Timeline
Senior Dietitian: Adult Community Services
CLTC, Te Toka Tumai
07.2022 - 12.2022
Community Mental Health Dietitian (ADHB)
Manaaki House
01.2021 - 01.2022
Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian (Regional)
Tupu-Ora
01.2020 - 01.2022
Consultant Dietitian (Regional)
ABC Nutrition
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Dietitian (WDHB)
North Shore and Waitakere Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Outpatient Paediatric Dietitian
Kidz First Community Health (CMDHB)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Cook ‘n’ Kiwi/Healthy Eating on Budget Programme Co-ordinator
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa
01.2016 - 01.2019
Practice Supervisor: Adult Community Services
CLTC, Te Toka Tumai
2023 - Current
Advanced Clinical Nutrition Course -
AuSPEN
Certificate in Tikanga Māori -
Te WānangaAotearoa
Master of Science -
Massey University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Massey University
Treaty of Waitangi course -
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology: Health & Disease and Environmental Science
University of Toronto
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