Oral Health Coordinator

• Oral Health Waikato, Hamilton
• Permanent, 40 hours per week - 1 FTE

Are you qualified or experienced, to support Oral Health Waikato in coordinating and implementing activities across the Waikato district to improve services and reduce inequalities? 

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 Team/Service

Caring for the oral health of children is incredibly important for their long-term health and wellbeing and is a deeply rewarding experience to those providing care. Oral Health Waikato provides free oral health services for eligible children residing in the Waikato district.

Oral Health Waikato is committed to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato. We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within Health New Zealand family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

About the Role

The objective of this role is to improve oral health for 0 -17 years olds through leading oral health projects and programmes in early childhood centres and schools.

Co-ordinators have an age-related portfolio, develop plans and implement activities across the Health NZ I Waikato district to improve uptake and utilisation of services with a particular focus on reducing inequalities for Māori and Pacific.

The incumbent will need to be self-directed, proactive, systems and results focused. There are opportunities for ongoing learning and development within the role.

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About you

Required skills and experience

• A level 4 or 5 NZQA certificate / diploma qualifications or equivalent experience
• Knowledge or experience with Microsoft Office software packages, databases, internet and diary management
• Able to participate within a team environment.
• The ability to prioritise effectively.
• A full current NZ driver’s license
• Knowledge and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• You will have an appreciation of the values and culture that form our successful oral health team.

Working for 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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.  

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 8 May 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at kaitlin.basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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