Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist (Fixed Term)
Location: Porirua, Kapiti and Hutt Valley
Contract: Fixed Term Roles as follows: 1 x 0.4FTE until January 2027 & 1 x 1FTE until May 2027. Please state on your cover letter what role/s you are interested in. Hours are 8am – 4.30pm, days are negotiable.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We welcome experienced Oral Health and Dental Therapists to join our service to cover a fixed term Parental Leave. We are seeking experienced Oral Health and Dental Therapists who are positive, forward thinking, work well in a team environment, and have friendly, empathetic natures with flexible attitudes.
Bee Healthy offers great working conditions in our new Hubs and strong clinical support including 1-1 dental assisting for all therapists.
About the Team/Service Location
The Bee Healthy Regional Community Dental Service provides dental services for children of the greater Wellington region from school and community based Dental Hub Clinics. More information about our service is available by visiting us at: www.beehealthy.org.nz
About you
- Be registered with DCNZ and have a current APC.
- Hold a current driver’s licence, as all staff are required to drive mobile dental vans.
- Diploma/ Degree in Dental Therapy
- Have knowledge of Infection Control procedures and practices
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Fixed Term/Contract, Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: AH148-26
Location: Lower Hutt, Kapiti, Porirua, Upper Hutt
Closing Date: Monday, 31 August 2026