PGY1 Dental House Officers 2027 - 2028 - Wellington Hospital

PGY1 Dental House Officer Fixed-term position for 12 months commencing 11 January 2027 to 16 January 2028. Based at Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Hospitals. The Dental and Oral Health Service provides dental care for many patients over two sites. We are responsible for the dental care of patients who are unable to access care privately, patients who require admission for their dental care, patients who have suffered acute trauma, and patients who require essential dental treatment as part of their medical or surgical treatment. We also operate a relief‑of‑pain service for low‑income individuals who are in pain. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical care to patients within the Dental and Oral Health Service. Perform emergency oral and maxillofacial assessment, including extra‑oral swelling, uncontrolled oral bleeding and jaw fractures, with support from on‑call oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Participate in a one‑in‑four on‑call rotation. Qualifications Eligible for general registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand. Graduated from an accredited dental school and will commence PGY1 by the role commencement date. New Zealand or Australian citizen, permanent resident or holding an appropriate visa. Compensation RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. Current salary bands can be found in the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand or Resident Doctors' Association Single‑Employer Collective Agreements. About the Team Within the team, senior dentists work at both sites and are available for support. You will also have the opportunity to work with visiting oral surgeons Mr Manish Patel and Mr Brendan Young, and with oral medicine specialist Dr Pip Greer. About the Employer The Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast district embraces diversity and welcomes applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. How to Apply Applicants should submit an application directly via the button on this page. Applications close on Sunday 2 August 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 28 August 2026 in Auckland as part of the NZDA Employment Fair. Formal offers will be made on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A minimum of three references in the National Dental RMO Reference format are required, to be emailed by referees to [email protected] no later than 2 August 2026. For further information, email [email protected] and refer to job title and vacancy number (RMO_34_26) in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr