Oral Health Therapist

• Bring Your Smile to the Heart of the King Country – Oral Health Therapist
• Oral Health Waikato/Taumarunui
• 40 hours per week / 1 FTE
• Permanent fulltime

Are you looking for a role where you aren’t just another clinician, but a valued member of a close-knit community? Join our friendly, supportive team in Taumarunui. This is your chance to play a leading role in the national health transformation, helping the next generation develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Why Taumarunui?
Working in our rural communities means variety. From our fixed clinics to our mobile units, no two days are the same. You’ll experience the genuine gratitude of local whānau and the opportunity to work in a landscape that offers a better work-life balance.

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

• Empower Tamariki: Provide assessments, preventive care, and therapeutic treatments that eliminate health inequalities.
• Collaborative Practice: Partner closely with our Dental Assistants and the wider healthcare team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Growth: We are committed to your professional development and providing a welcoming environment where you can flourish.

Key responsibilities

• Champion Prevention: Lead the charge in oral health assessments and design individualized care plans that set tamariki up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
• Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality therapeutic and preventive treatments across our fixed clinics and mobile units.
• Empower Communities: Act as a health educator, giving patients and whānau the tools and knowledge to take control of their own oral health.
• Holistic Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure oral health is integrated into the overall wellbeing of our community.
• Clinical Stewardship: Maintain precise patient records and uphold the high regulatory and safety standards our service is known for.

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About the Team/Service

With a focus on preventive care and patient education, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and lead healthier lives. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato. 

About you

• Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:
• A Team Player: You understand that great dental care is a team sport and you value support and friendship in the workplace.
• Culturally Confident: You have a deep appreciation for the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and can work effectively with diverse whānau.
• Organised & Self-Motivated: You enjoy the autonomy of rural practice and stay flexible when the road throws you a curveball.
• Qualified: You hold a current NZ Dental Council registration and APC.

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 10 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at ekeraam.jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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