Manager Dental Services

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Dental Manager to lead a skilled team across fixed and mobile clinics in the Waikato region. You will collaborate with fellow Dental Managers to oversee services for Western Waikato, Frankton and surrounds, ensuring high standards of professional conduct and patient care.

You will champion equity in oral health, manage budgets, and drive service delivery improvements while maintaining strong relationships with whānau and the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Experience in a leadership role, managing a team of ten or more people.
• Experience with budget management and knowledge of integrated service delivery.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated capability to lead, influence, and confidently challenge when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex matters with clarity and deliver appropriate, solutionsfocused recommendations.
• Previous experience managing a dental or medical practice is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled oral health team across fixed and mobile clinics in the Waikato region.
• Collaborate with other Dental Managers to service Western Waikato, Frankton and surrounds.
• Drive service improvements and equity-focused oral health outcomes for the community.

Skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Integrated service delivery

Communication

Solution-focused

Dental/medical practice management

Job description

• Be part of the national transformation in Health
• Training opportunities in both general and specialist dentistry.
• Large variety in scope and location of work
• Highly skilled supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

You will lead a skilled and motivated oral health team made up of top professionals in their field, while collaborating closely with other supportive Dental Managers to service the greater Waikato Region. Your team will be based at fixed and mobile dental clinics, servicing Western Waikato, Frankton and surrounds This is a pivotal role in our service and requires the highest level of professionalism, sensitivity, and respect. We are a dedicated and driven team, so youll need to be ready to work hard to reach our goals. In return, you will lead a diverse, positive team committed to supporting our community and helping our young people stay healthy.

Our service is committed to being a leader in oral health, working to eliminate health inequities and achieve health equity within our community. We care for patients of all ages from across the Midlands region and collaborate closely with a diverse range of specialist services to ensure the best patient outcomes. We value strong, trusting relationships with the people who access our services and their whānau. Providing highquality dental care and improving oral health is always our top priority!

About Waikato

The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

About you

Required skills & experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Experience in a leadership role, managing a team of ten or more people.
• Experience with budget management and knowledge of integrated service delivery.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated capability to lead, influence, and confidently challenge when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex matters with clarity and deliver appropriate, solutionsfocused recommendations.
• Previous experience managing a dental or medical practice is desirable but not essential.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 3 November 2026.

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