Oral Health Therapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Community Dental Service in Christchurch is seeking experienced Oral Health Therapists for permanent roles. Full and part-time positions available; please indicate preference in your cover letter.

NZ registered OHT with APC preferred, with opportunities for 2027 graduates. You will work with children and families in community and school settings, using modern equipment and collaborating with a skilled dental team.

Qualifications

• NZ registration and APC required.
• Experience in community/school settings preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality oral health care for preschool and school-age children.
• Attend meetings, in-service training and relevant courses.
• Participate in team meetings and service quality improvement.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Computer skills

Innovative

NZ driver’s license

Cultural knowledge (Māori te reo)

Education

NZRegistered Oral Health Therapist

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Tools

Titanium or EPM system

Job description

Highly experienced team with plenty of variety that you won't see in private practiceHours are Monday - Friday 0800 -1700HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha Community Dental Service provides dental services to nearly 90,000 children aged 0-13 in Canterbury and South Canterbury and supports our colleagues on the West Coast. There are 100 front-line clinical staff who work with modern equipment in 22 mobile dental units and 13 dental clinics.

We are seeking experienced Oral Health Therapists for permanent opportunities working in Christchurch.Full and Part-time permanent positions available, please let us know your preference in your cover letter.We will bewelcoming applications from 2027 New Graduates towards end of August. Pleasesign up for job alerts to be notified when this is advertised.

You'll be working in community and school settings with children and their families/whānau and have the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups, managing a wide variety of oral health problems. You will be a reflective practitioner who embraces innovation and advances in clinical practice and will enjoy working in a team alongside other skilled dental/oral health therapists and assistants.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality oral health care appropriate to the physical, social and cultural needs of pre-school and school age clients
• Attending meetings, in-service training and courses relevant to the needs of the service and individual Dental/Oral Health Therapist
• Participating in team meetings and the service quality improvement process

About You

We are seeking experienced Oral Health Therapists with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and a strong focus on teamwork and innovation. The ideal candidate will have previous dental experience and be familiar with Titanium or similar electronic patient management systems. However, if you are a New Zealand registered Oral Health Therapist and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be:

• A team player, with excellent communication skills
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient with computer skills
• Innovative, proactive and adaptable
• Hold a full clean NZ drivers licence
• Knowledgable of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo
• Māori or a have commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growthHold a current Annual Practising Certificate in Dental/Oral Health Therapy

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bellat [e-mail]

Pleasenote, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.