Dental Therapist/OralHealth Therapist

2 weeks ago

Rodney County Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Full time permanent position 1 FTE

N1, Auckland Regional Dental Service.

Health New Zealand -Waitematā

We are looking for a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our N1 team and be based on the North Shore Auckland primarily covering Warkworth, Wellsford, Matakana, Silverdale and Whangaparaoa areas.

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 looking for a Dental/Oral Health Therapist to join our N1 team and be based on the North Shore Auckland primarily covering Warkworth, Wellsford, Matakana, Silverdale and Whangaparaoa areas.

ARDS is the largest Community Oral Health Service, providing free dental care to children from birth through to year 8, in community clinics. Our service ranges across the wider Auckland region, with multiple dental clinics, including a mobile fleet. For us, care of the child is forefront and we are looking for therapists who are passionate about children, and improving their oral health outcomes.

You will be working alongside other experienced clinicians in a supportive environment focused on growth and development. We offer a stable career that includes a comprehensive orientation, mentoring, support towards your professional development, annual practising certificate fees and long service leave.

In order to step into this role successfully, you would have;

  • NZ Annual Practising Certificate
  • Demonstrated experience in New Zealand
  • Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate well with the team as well as the patients and their families
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure

If this sounds like you and you are interested in opportunities offering satisfaction and personal growth, we would love to hear from you

To view the position description, please click here.

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 1 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karli Selwyn, Clinical Team Leader on

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant:

Job reference: WDHB20044

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

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