Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

Location: Raumati Dental Hub, Kapiti

Contract: Permanent, Part time (0.8FTE / 32 hours per week)

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 are seeking experienced Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist who is positive, forward thinking, works well in a team environment, and has friendly, empathetic nature with flexible attitude.

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. 

We welcome applications from experienced Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists to our service. You can also find out more about our service by visiting us at: www.beehealthy.org.nz

About you 

• Be registered with DCNZ and have a current APC, or if newly qualified eligible to apply
• Hold a current driver’s licence, as all staff are required to drive mobile dental vans.
• Diploma/ Degree in Dental Therapy or Oral Health Therapy
• Have knowledge of Infection Control procedures and practices

What's in it for you?

We provide:

• Flexibility in working part time for the service to enable being able to utilise hygiene scope in private practice.
• Cultural support opportunities for Māori and Pacific staff.
• Assistance for staff with disabilities.
• Refund of your Annual Practising Certificate cost. 

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 by 3 August. 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.