Oral Health Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Wairarapa region is seeking a registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join the hospital's Oral Health Service, providing essential care to children aged 0-13 years.

The role operates during school terms only with paid leave over school holidays, working 1:1 with a Dental Assistant in a multi-chair clinic, within a supportive, diverse team that values collaboration and equity in oral health.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist with current practising certificate.
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Current annual practising certificate with New Zealand Dental Council.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental therapy care for children aged 0-13 years.
• Work 1:1 with a Dental Assistant in a multi-chair clinic.
• Contribute to reducing oral health inequalities in the community.
• Be part of a diverse, collaborative team.

Skills

Registered dentist/therapist

Education

Certificate of Dental therapy - Bachelor of Oral Health

NZ Dental Council practising certificate

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity in a friendly and dynamic team, with a wonderful lifestyle in a semi-rural setting yet having the city lights of Wellington in proximity,? Well this may well be the role for you!

We are seeking a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join the high-performing Oral Health Service at Wairarapa Hospital, providing essential care to children aged 0-13 years.

This role supports a strong work-life balance, operating during school terms only with paid leave over school holidays. You'll work 1:1 with a Dental Assistant in a well-supported working environment, within multi-chair clinics. You'll also be part of a diverse, multicultural team that values collaboration and a supportive approach to care.

The role is 14.16 hours per fortnight (0.2 FTE). To be eligible to apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold resident or permanent visa status.

About the Location

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About you

A highly motivated registered Dental/Oral Health Therapist who enjoys working with children and their whanau while contributing to a team environment and reducing oral health inequalities across our community. You have a current full driver's license. Experience is preferred but not essential.

• Certificate of Dental therapy - Bachelor of Oral Health
• Current annual practising certificate with New Zealand Dental Council

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.

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