Dental Therapist

• Dental Therapist - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part – Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Make a real difference to tamariki, whānau and communities
• Join a supportive, values ‑ driven Oral Health Service where your mahi genuinely improves lifelong health outcomes for children and their whānau across Hawke’s Bay.

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

As a Dental Therapist, you will provide safe, effective and culturally responsive oral health care to tamariki and tangata whaiora and their whānau. Working both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver preventative, educative and treatment services that promote positive oral health outcomes.

You will manage your own clinical caseload, prioritise care based on need, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that support service development and reduce health inequities. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a progressive service that values innovation, learning and partnership with whānau.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Oral Health Service sits within the Specialist and Communities Group and delivers care across Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay.

You will work in the community hubs and mobiles across Napier, Hastings, Central Hawkes Bay and Wairoa.

You’ll join a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration, cultural safety and continuous improvement.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You’ll be someone who is clinically confident, people‑focused and motivated by making a difference. You will bring:

• Qualification and registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• A demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Māori and priority populations

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 31st July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz

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.