Oral Health Therapist

22 hours ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Southern Health Full time

Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

Oral Health Service – Otago


• Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist / New Graduate


• Permanent, Fulltime (1.0FTE -40 hrs per week) based in Dunedin. Will also be required to work at other Community Oral Health Service sites in the Southern District


• We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment with opportunity to continuously learn and develop

The Community Oral Health Service (COHS) has a Permanent Fulltime (40hrs per week) opportunity available for an Oral Health Therapist, new graduate Oral Health Therapist, or Dental Therapist to work as part of our professional and supportive Southern COHS team. This permanent, fulltime role is based in Dunedin. There has never been a better time to join our Southern Family

About the role

You will be responsible for maintaining the oral health of children in our region, educating children and their families on oral health and the prevention of dental disease.  You will recognise, diagnose and treat oral abnormalities and disease within your scope of practice.

You will work alongside a Dental Assistant as part of a supportive and friendly team who is committed to delivering quality health services for our tamariki.



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About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player, keen to grow their knowledge and skills with a proactive approach towards learning. Excellent communication, natural empathy for children and great interpersonal skills are essential.

You will need to have the flexibility to be able to cover occasional rostered afternoon shifts.  You will also need to be able to work in other clinics throughout the region; on occasion, this may see you staying away overnight.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Current Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand as an Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist
  • 2 or more years work experience as an Oral Health Therapist, however new graduates are also encouraged to apply
  • A current APC or the ability to apply for one
  • A full clean NZ Driver's Licence

the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora & PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical CA and falls between Step 1 ($77,087) to Step 7 ($107,600) p.a. pro-rata.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now."  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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