Posted 22 August, 2026
Dental Oral Health Therapist (Nelson Marlborough)
New Zealand Government
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Dental / Oral Health Therapist, Nelson/Marlborough, Permanent Full-time or Part-time Our staff will tell you how much they love the relationships formed over the years with children and their families/whanau.The role offers you a great team environment providing dental services to some of the 23,000 children across the region who are enrolled from birth.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Dental/ Oral Health Therapist, you will be committed to evidence based prevention and treatment strategies;sealing permanent molars, with dental assistants applying fluoride varnishbetween examination appointments. We support best practice methods including HallCrowns and provide all therapists with the full range of restorativeoptions.You will join our team in the Nelson, Tasman or Marlborougharea. These are full time or part-time permanent opportunities working upto 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We will work with you to meet yourneeds around days of work.The hours are between 7.00AM to 6.00PMwith flexibility as mutually agreed. Clinics will run in most instances between0800-1700 hours.Please view the position description for furtherinformation. About the Team / Service / Location Our facilities are modern andcomputerised, using Titanium with digital radiography. We employ 1:1ratio of dental assistants to therapists with reception staff to support.You will be supported by your own assigned Clinical Coordinator as we tailorour orientation to your needs and professional skills.For more information on living and working in Nelson/Marlboroughclick here. About You Be registered New Zealand Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist with annual practicing certificate Have sound knowledge of oral health promotion Have excellent organisation and time management skills Be flexible and adaptable withing a changing environment The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job ref: R1N26-151 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr