Dental/Oral Health Therapist - Casual

Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi

• Western Bay of Plenty or Eastern Bay of Plenty
• Casual employment – as and when required
• 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 experienced (minimum 12 months post graduate experience) Dental/Oral Health Therapists with a current Dental Council NZ registration for a casual position – as and when required.

This position can be based in either the Eastern Bay of Plenty or the Western Bay of Plenty area and will cover staff leave events to ensure service delivery. Applying? Please indicate your area of preference in your cover letter.

About the Team/Service

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.

The patient group in the Western Bay of Plenty is 0 to 13 years of age.

You will work as a member of a team on either mobile units or in a fixed site clinic.

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

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 21st April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.