Oral Health Therapist

• Highly experienced team with plenty of variety that you won't see in private practice
• Hours are Monday - Friday 0800 -1700
  

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

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 currently have permanent opportunities working in Christchurch.

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. 

Full and Part time permanent positions available, please let us know your preference in your cover letter. 

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 dedicated 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! We are also seeking candidates who are:

• Team player, with excellent communication skills
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills
• Innovative, proactive and adaptable
• Hold a full clean NZ drivers licence
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• 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. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59pm Thursday 19th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz