Dental/Oral Health Therapist

Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week) 

If you are self-motivated and enthusiastic about Children’s Oral Health here is an extraordinary opportunity to become part of New Zealand's largest dental service

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 a dental service providing care to children aged 0-17 years and are looking for a therapist who is passionate about children and improving their oral health outcomes. You will be working alongside other experienced clinicians in a supportive environment where care of the child is forefront and your development is supported. We are looking for flexible people at a time when our service is working closely together to deliver care where it is needed most.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are looking for a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our service in South Team 1 which covers the Counties-Franklin area. Primarily based in Takanini, Papakura, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Waiuku (including Port Waikato, Onewhero and Awhitu Peninsula)

About you

To be considered for this role, you must be a New Zealand registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate with no less than 1 years’ experience in Dental Therapy.

To view the position description, please https://click here.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 12 October 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karyn Thwaites-Valter on Karyn.Thwaites-Valter@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB19694

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.