Casual Dental Therapist

Come and experience life
on the beautiful West Coast. We
currently have casual opportunities available working in Greymouth and Westport
for experienced Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapists (DT / OHT) with a current
Annual Practicing Certificates (APC).
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi,
engari, he toa takitini
My strength, is not the strength
of one, it is the strength of many

Mō te tūnga - About the Role
As an experienced practitioner, you will be
providing dental therapy to our tamariki / children.
You - ll be working from brand new hospital dental
clinics and at community school settings (mobiles) and with children and their
whanau / family. You will have the opportunity
to work with diverse patient groups, managing a wide variety of oral health
problems. You need to be a reflective practitioner who embraces innovation and
advances in clinical practice and will enjoy working in a team alongside other
skilled DTs / OHTs and Dental Assistants.
Some travel within the region may be required.
The position requires from you a mínimal of a
month - s commitment. Te Tai o Poutini
West Coast will provide your travel and accommodation.
Ko wai
koe | About You
- Committed to providing high quality oral health

care appropriate to the physical, social and cultural needs of pre-school and
school age children
- Participate in team meetings, in-service training

and quality improvements as requiredNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and
Experience
- Registration with the NZ Dental Council and current Annual Practicing

Certificate
- Recent clinical experience as a Dental
Therapist / Oral Health Therapist
- Current driver - s licence
- Ability to communicate across our
multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent time management skills
- Self-motivated and demonstrates a drive and
energy to problem solve
- An Understanding of IT, PMS experience e.g.
Titanium is essential.
Mō mātou
- About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the

heart of all we do
- Te Whatu Ora,
Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across
New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national
levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into
its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in
the health system.
We are unique and
like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will
make a real difference. As an organisation we are committed to help you grow as
a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.
This isn - t a job
for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being
dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of
excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible
this.
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you,
For additional
information about this role please contact Jenny Bailey,
We have a range of
clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place
for you
Please visit our
careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New
Zealand.
The Future of the Health Industry
The role that you
vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number
of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is
the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated
is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the
potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.