Dental/Oral Health Therapist - Eastern Bay of Plenty

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty
Part time
6 days ago

  • Eastern Bay of Plenty
  • Permanent Part-time – 32 hours per week
  • Free Flu Vaccinations + Wellness Programme + Discounted Goods
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

We are seeking an experienced (minimum 12 months post graduate experience) Dental/Oral Health Therapist with a current Dental Council NZ registration for a permanent part-time position working 32 hours per week. However, we will also consider a new graduate Oral Health Therapist to commence in January 2026 or suitably qualified overseas candidate with current Dental Council NZ registration for this position.

You will work as a member of a team on either mobile units or in a fixed site clinic in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

Our patient group in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is 0 to 18 years of age. Some fully funded travel away from home up to 4 nights per week from 1 to 5 weeks may be offered when the service is working in remote locations.

About the Location

Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, the Eastern Bay of Plenty offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim at one of our fantastic beaches. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.


https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/

About you

  • Current registration with Dental Council NZ
  • Current Annual Practicing Certificate 2025/26
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices
  • Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
  • Hold a minimum of a restricted NZ Drivers licence

The service offers ongoing professional development for team members and appropriate external learning opportunities by application. The Annual Practicing Certificate will be reimbursed, and a professional association membership fee is paid annually.

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.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Job details

Job Reference:
005004863

Location:
North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane


Job type:
Permanent Part time

Expertise:
Clinical - Dental - Dental Therapist


Closes:
26-Aug-2025
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