Dental/oral Health Therapist

2 months ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Permanent full-time - 40 hours per week
- Positions available in the Western Bay of Plenty and Eastern Bay of Plenty
- Educate and support tamariki (children) and adolescents in their oral health journey

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

We are recruiting for four permanent full-time Dental/Oral Health Therapists to join our team from January 2025. The positions are suitable for an experienced Dental/Oral Health Therapist with Dental Council New Zealand registration **or **2024 Oral Health Therapy New Graduate with pending Dental Council New Zealand registration who can commence in January 2025.

Three positions are based in the Western Bay of Plenty and one position is based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The successful applicants will work as a member of a team on mobile units or fixed site clinics.

Our patient group in the Western Bay of Plenty is from 0 to 13 years of age and in the Eastern Bay of Plenty our patient group is from 0 to 18 years of age.

The Annual Practicing Certificate fee will be reimbursed, and a professional association membership fee is paid annually. New Graduate initial registration costs will be reimbursed to a maximum of $500.

This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $$77,087 to $110,210.

**He Korero mōu - About You**

You will:

- Have a current registration or pending upon graduation registration with Dental Council New Zealand
- Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate or pending Annual Practicing Certificate upon graduation
- 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 Drivers Licence

Interested in applying? Please state in your cover letter if you are interested in being considered for a position in the Western Bay of Plenty or the Eastern Bay of Plenty or both.

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, 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. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- Ongoing professional development
- Competitive remuneration
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Subsidised hospital gym membership and Wellbeing support
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply



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