We are looking to mentor the next generation of Oral Health Therapists into employment here with us at Te Whatu Ora.
Highly experienced team with plenty of variety that you won't see in private practice.
Register your interest now to begin the conversation on what we can offer you!
Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha Health New Zealand, Canterbury is currently accepting expressions of interest for 2023 New Graduates who will be seeking employment in Oral Health Therapy.
If Te Whatu Ora is an option you've considered we'd like to start the discussion and initiate an early consideration for interview.
Mo te tunga - About the Role
The Te Whatu Ora's Community Dental Service provides dental services to nearly 100,000 children aged 0-13 in Canterbury and South Canterbury and supports our colleagues on the West Coast.
There are 110 front-line clinical staff who work with modern equipment in 22 mobile dental units and 13 dental clinics.
We currently have permanent opportunities working at our Ashburton, Timaru, Rangiora or Christchurch clinics! If appointed to work in South Canterbury you can apply for the Te Whatu Ora Voluntary Bonding Scheme and be eligible for an after-tax payment of $11,796 after your first three years with further payments in years 4 and 5.
You'll be working in community and school settings with children and their families / whanau and have the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups, managing a wide variety of oral health problems.
You will be a reflective practitioner who embraces innovation and advances in clinical practice and will enjoy working in a team alongside other skilled dental / oral health therapists and assistants.
You will be fully supported during your induction with a mentor assigned to support you to develop and establish your practice.
Multiple Full-time permanent positions available.
Ko wai koe - About You
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Providing high quality oral health care appropriate to the physical, social and cultural needs of pre-school and school age clients;
Attending meetings, in-service training and courses relevant to the needs of the service and individual Dental / Oral Health Therapist;
Participating in team meetings and the service quality improvement process.
Mo matou - About Us
Ko nga tangata, te matua 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.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua - Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
When you work at Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff.
We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.
Tono inaianei - Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site.
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.
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