Oral Health/Dental Therapist - Whakatane

Oral Health/Dental Therapist - Whakatane Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Whakatane, North Island 7mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Be a part of a vibrant team with a strong community connection 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 We are recruiting for full time permanent part-time position for a Dental Council New Zealand registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our team. We are seeking either an experienced (minimum 12 months post graduate experience) Dental/Oral Health Therapist, or a new graduate Oral Health Therapist to commence January 2026 or a suitably qualified overseas candidate with current/pending Dental Council NZ registration in progress for this position If youre motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent dental care, wed love to hear from you. About the Team/Service/ Location The position is based in the Bay of Plenty area. Our patient group in the Bay is 0 to 13 years of age. You will work as a member of a team on Mobile Units or in a fixed site clinic The service offers ongoing professional development for team members and appropriate external learning opportunities by application. The Annual Practicing Certificate fee will be reimbursed, and a professional association membership fee is paid annually. We are committed to Māori health equity and increasing Māori and Pasifika participation in our workforce. About you You are a committed and adaptable professional who brings both technical skill and a patient-centred approach to your work. To be successful in this role, you will have: Have current registration with Dental Council NZ and a current 2025/2026 Annual Practicing Certificate Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace Hold a minimum of a restricted New Zealand Driver Licence Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. If youre motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent perioperative care, wed love to hear from you. 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