Oral Health Service Manager

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Oral Health Services
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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 the Oral Health Service Manager, you’ll lead and shape the delivery of oral health services across Te Matau a Māui - Hawke’s Bay, including adolescent, community, and hospital dental services. You’ll be responsible for strategic planning, workforce development, and operational excellence, ensuring services are equitable, culturally safe, and responsive to the needs of tamariki and their whānau.

This is a leadership opportunity to make a meaningful impact on oral health outcomes in our region, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across a large, multidisciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Oral Health Service is a diverse and dedicated team of over 50 professionals, including dental therapists, dentists, assistants, and coordinators. Based in Hawke’s Bay, the service works across schools, community clinics, and hospital settings to deliver high-quality oral health care to children and young people.

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About you

As the Oral Health Service Manager, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health or management, and current APC as a registered Allied Health practitioner.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong operational and strategic management skills, including budgeting and workforce planning.
• A commitment to equity and culturally safe practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management capabilities.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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