Dental Therapist

Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Make a real difference to tamariki, whānau and communities Join a supportive, values driven Oral Health Service where your mahi genuinely improves lifelong health outcomes for children and their whānau across Hawkes Bay. Work in a service strongly committed to equity, prevention and whanau centred care Be part of a highly skilled, collaborative Oral Health team Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Hawkes Bay Ongoing professional development, learning and career growth Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As an Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist, you will provide safe, effective and culturally responsive oral health care to tamariki and tangata whaiora and their whānau. Working both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, youll deliver preventative, educative and treatment services that promote positive oral health outcomes. You will manage your own clinical caseload, prioritise care based on need, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that support service development and reduce health inequities. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a progressive service that values innovation, learning and partnership with whānau. About the Team/Service/Location Our Oral Health Service sits within the Specialist and Communities Group and delivers care across Te Matau a Māui Hawkes Bay. You will work in the community hubs and mobiles across Napier, Hastings, Central Hawkes Bay and Wairoa. Youll join a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration, cultural safety and continuous improvement. About you Youll be someone who is clinically confident, people focused and motivated by making a difference. You will bring: Qualification and registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist A current Annual Practising Certificate Strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team A demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Māori and priority populations Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr