Dental/Oral Health Therapist - Outreach

Dental/Oral Health Therapists

Permanent positions - 3 FTE.

Auckland Regional Dental Service (South & Central Auckland)

Health New Zealand -Waitematā 

The Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) is the largest Community Oral Health Service in Aotearoa, serving an enrolled population of approximately 300,000 tamariki. We provide free dental services from birth through to the end of school year 8 across fixed clinics, mobile units, and outreach-based care.

Our expanding and innovative Community Outreach Programme ensures tamariki from priority communities can access oral health care in locations that best meet their needs.

The Opportunity/Ngā whāinga mahi

We are seeking three Dental / Oral Health Therapists to join our South Auckland Outreach team.

Bring your passion for the wellbeing of tamariki, your understanding of Te Ao Māori, your lived experiences, and your strong community connections to this expanding kaupapa. Your contribution will support equitable access to oral health services by delivering care where it is most needed.

The Outreach model of care focuses on targeted engagement to reduce inequities, strengthen relationships, and partner with key communities and whānau. As part of this programme, you will provide onsite dental services to:

• Mainstream schools and Early Childhood Education centres (ECEs)
• Kura Kaupapa Māori
• Bilingual units
• Kōhanga Reo
• Pacific Language Nests

You will work collaboratively within a supportive and experienced Outreach team, alongside Dental Assistants, other clinicians, community partners, and whānau.

About you | He kōrero mōu 

You will be well supported through a comprehensive orientation, ongoing mentoring, and access to professional development opportunities. ARDS also provides annual practicing certificate fees and long service leave, reflecting our commitment to your long‑term growth and wellbeing.

In order to step into this role successfully, you would have;

• NZ Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in New Zealand
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate well with the team as well as the patients and their whānau
• Recognition of and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• An enthusiasm for working in health and with Tamariki
• A can do attitude, an ability to problem solve and be flexible to ensure service provision is prioritised
• A self-directed and motivated approach to your mahi

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to be part of this expanding and meaningful outreach kaupapa, we would love to hear from you!

To view the position description, please 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 16 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dianne Houston, Community Development and Planning Manager on Dianne.Houston@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant:

lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate e.g. Job share opportunities.

Job reference: WDHB20887

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