Dental/oral Health Therapist

2 weeks ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Full time

**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 259,000 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 4000 staff.

Please click this link to find out more about Tauranga and its attractions

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

We have a permanent full-time position for a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our team, this role is based in the Western Bay of Plenty area.

This position is suitable for an experienced (minimum of 12-month post graduate experience) Dental Council New Zealand registered practitioner.

Our patient group in the Western Bay of Plenty ranges from 0 to 13 years of age.

Throughout this role we are committed to Māori Health equity and increasing Māori and Pasifika participation in our workforce.

**He korero mōu - About You**
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices
- Have current registration with Dental Council New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
- Hold a minimum of a restricted Driver Licence

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-house professional development
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply


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