Dental Therapist - Whakatane

• Be a part of a vibrant team with a strong community connection
• Permanent full-time position available
• Wellbeing benefits – full onsite gym, health program

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 recruiting for full time permanent part-time position for a Dental Council New Zealand registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our team. We are seeking either an experienced (minimum 12 months post graduate experience) Dental/Oral Health Therapist, or a new graduate Oral Health Therapist to commence January 2026 or a suitably qualified overseas candidate with current/pending Dental Council NZ registration in progress for this position

If you’re motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent dental care, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The position is based in the Bay of Plenty area. Our patient group in the Bay is 0 to 13 years of age. You will work as a member of a team on Mobile Units or in a fixed site clinic

The service offers ongoing professional development for team members and appropriate external learning opportunities by application. The Annual Practicing Certificate fee will be reimbursed, and a professional association membership fee is paid annually. We are committed to Māori health equity and increasing Māori and Pasifika participation in our workforce.

About you

You are a committed and adaptable professional who brings both technical skill and a patient-centred approach to your work. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Have current registration with Dental Council NZ and a current 2025/2026 Annual Practicing Certificate 
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices 
• Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace 
• Hold a minimum of a restricted New Zealand Driver Licence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• If you’re motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent perioperative care, we’d love to hear from you.

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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 10 April 2026. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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