Dental House Officers 2027

Waikato Hospital Specialist Dental Unit, Hamilton Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is a Level‑1 trauma centre and one of NewZealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with more than 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. The Specialist Dental Unit provides a tertiary service to the Central North Island, serving a catchment population of approximately one million as part of Health New Zealand’s TeManawaTaki region. Health NewZealand | Te WhatuOra is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About the Role You will be working as part of a team of three House Officers, rotating through Adult Special Needs Dental and Paediatric Dental services while participating in a 1in 5 on‑call after‑hours roster. You will have exposure to all aspects of Hospital Dental Surgery, including dental diagnosis and treatment planning, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, endodontics, and dental trauma. You will also work in Specialist Paediatric dental clinics and Adult Special Needs clinics. Career progression within the Dental department is encouraged; opportunities for Senior House Officer and Registrar positions are available for interested junior team members as part of their future planning. You will also work alongside the maxillofacial department in an on‑call capacity. About the Team/Service The Specialist Dental Unit is a regional centre for patients with complex health‑care needs requiring dental intervention. Outpatient dental clinics are held daily, with regular theatre sessions for the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia. Dental House Officers are embedded within multidisciplinary teams involved with the management of oncology and cleft patients. The unit is well‑resourced with a departmental CBCT machine, 3D printer, OPG machine and access to maxillofacial prosthetic technicians. Visiting dental specialists from Orthodontics and Prosthodontics are involved in patient care and provide teaching to house officers. Protected education sessions are held weekly, with a strong emphasis on research and supporting second‑year house officers through college exams. About You Recently qualified or having experience as a dental graduate. A team player striving towards excellence in your clinical work. Adaptable and resilient in challenging situations. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Approachable, focused and supportive of colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr