Oral Health Therapists

Positions available in Nelson/Tasman or Marlborough
- Are you an experienced Oral Health Therapist or

Dental Therapist looking for a role in a beautiful location?
- Are you looking for flexible working
hours?
- Are you looking for short term
contracts or casual work?Community Oral Health Service
We are looking for experienced Oral
Health Therapists to join our teams in either Nelson or Blenheim. No matter
how many hours you want to work each week, we can design an appointment to suit
your needs, whether you want part-time or full-time hours (up to 80 hours per
fortnight) or casual employment. We understand the need for a good
work/life balance and can help you to create what's right for you.
We have a number of base locations to

**choose from**: Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, Motueka and Blenheim. Our
facilities are modern and computerised, using Titanium with digital
radiography. We employ 1:1 ratio of dental assistants to therapists with
reception staff to support. You will be supported by your own assigned
Professional Advisor as we tailor our orientation to your needs and
professional skills.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi
(About this position)
The role offers you a great team
environment providing dental services to some of the 23,000 children across the
region who are enrolled from birth. Our staff will tell you how much they love
the relationships formed over the years with children and their
families/whanau.
In this role you will be committed to
prevention; sealing all permanent molars, with dental assistants applying
fluoride varnish between examination appointments. We encourage the use of Hall
Crowns and provide all therapists with the full range of restorative options;
including rubber dam when required.
If you are looking to relocate to the
area, we will offer you up to $5,000 in relocation expenses to assist with the costs
involved, and we will help to make the process as smooth as possible.
The top of the South Island offers a
unique and beautiful way of life. Connected to the magnificent parks of
Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and the marine reserve of the Marlborough
Sounds. We can offer you a lifestyle others wll envy, away from the stresses of major
city living.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is
the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the South Island.
Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which
means the opportunities here are endless. We have five central locations and
are spread across the region's communities with our mobile services. Our work
can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we
work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect
and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I
apply?)
For general enquiries please contact
Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Kirsty Rance - Team
For the health and safety of staff and patients you
are required to provide
proof that you have completed your primary course of NZ approved Covid-19
vaccinations.

**Important**: Please indicate your preferred
location and hours of work, in your covering letter.
N22-898

**Applications close**: Open until
filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe
that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce
He waka
eke noa. We are all in this together.