Dentist - Parental Leave Cover

2 weeks ago

Hastings, New Zealand North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings Full time

**Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Dental Department**
- **12-month Fixed-term from January 2026, 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE) plus on-call shifts**
- **Hawkes Bay, why work anywhere else**

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 a Senior Dentist to join our hospital dental service here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital starting in January 2026 to cover a period of parental leave.

This role offers a broad spectrum of dental care, including special needs, paediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and dental trauma. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the maxillofacial service locally and through Hutt Valley. You will be expected to perform dental procedures under general anaesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.

The broad range of experiences and the multidisciplinary team environment caters to an ambitious dentist looking to further their career in a supportive environment. We actively encourage and support our dentists within our service to do further education through the attendance of relevant CME.

** About the Team/Service/ Location**

You would join a team consisting of 1 Dental House Officer, 1 Dental Registrar, 3 Senior Dentists and a Dental Public Health Specialist. This role contributes to the hospitals out-of-hours on-call service for dental and maxillofacial.

The Hospital Dental Service provides care over sites in Hastings, Napier and Wairoa, with a clinical focus on medically compromised patients, tamariki (children), and individuals with complex and special needs. We deliver care in both outpatient and theatre settings, providing diverse clinical experiences.

You will also be part of a 1:5 on-call roster, providing acute dental and maxillofacial services. Our team enjoys a close working relationship with the Community Oral Health Service, including delivering community-based clinics and participating in combined professional development. Working in the Hawkes Bay Hospitals Dental Service means that you will be supported in a positive learning environment.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

** About you**

As a Dentist, you will be registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and have a minimum of three years hospital dental experience.

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