Oral Health Therapists (New Graduate 2026 and Experienced)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Marlborough; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in New Zealand is seeking Oral Health Therapists for roles in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough. Successful candidates will provide oral health services to children, supporting best practices in prevention and treatment. The provider emphasizes a flexible work schedule, offering both full-time and part-time roles in a supportive environment. Ideally, applicants should be registered Oral Health Therapists with relevant experience and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with an annual practicing certificate.
• Sound knowledge of oral health promotion.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral health services to children across the region.
• Support best practice prevention and treatment.
• Grow practice skills to offer a full range of services.

Skills

Oral health promotion

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Registered New Zealand Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist

Job description

Oral Health Therapists (New Graduate 2026 and Experienced)

Oral Health Therapists (New Graduate 2026 &Experienced), Nelson & Wairau Hospital, Permanent Full or Part time

• Our staff will tell youhow much they love the relationships formed over the years with childrenand their families/whanau.
• We understand the needfor a good work/life balance and can help you to create what is right foryou.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for Oral Health Therapists to join our teamsin either Nelson, Tasman or Marlborough.

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will be committed to bestpractice prevention and treatment. We support therapists to grow their practiceskills to offer the full range of preventative and restorative options.

The role offers you a great team environment providing oralhealth services to some of the 23,000 children across the region who areenrolled from birth.

We have roles based in Nelson, Tasman and Blenheim.Tell us what hours you want to work each week; we can design an appointment tosuit your needs, whether you want part-time or full-time hours (up to 80 hoursper fortnight).

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have several locations: Nelson, Stoke, Richmond,Motueka and Blenheim. Our facilities are modern and computerised, usingTitanium with digital radiography. We employ 1:1 ratio of dentalassistants to therapists with reception staff to support. Whether you area new/recent graduate or an experienced practitioner you will be supported byyour Clinical Coordinator and Professional Leader as we tailor our orientationto your needs.

For more information on living and working in Tasman& Marlborough click here

About you

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will:

• Be registered New ZealandDental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist with annual practicingcertificate,
• Have sound knowledge oforal health promotion,
• Have excellentorganisation and time management skills,
• Be flexible and adaptablewithing a changing environment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 25 October 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Important:Please indicate your preferred locationand hours of work, in your covering letter.

Job ref: R1N25-193

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

Job no: R1N25-193