Community Dental Specialist

6 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents across Canterbury**
Join our passionate Community Dental Service team, providing essential care and education to our youngest tamariki. We’re seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Community Dental Specialist to join us in transforming community oral health and improving outcomes for whānau.

**Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand - Waitaha Canterbury** is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to equity in health services for all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

As a Community Dental Specialist, you will be part of a regionally focused service with a strong health promotion and prevention ethos. Your clinical leadership and support will help maintain and develop the competence of our dental workforce while ensuring high-quality, accessible care for tamariki and rangatahi. You’ll play a key role in assessing and managing children with complex needs, providing specialist input, and helping guide service delivery across the region.

This is a rewarding opportunity to influence the future of oral health in Canterbury while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. You will also contribute to workforce development, service design, and training alongside clinical delivery.

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