Job Description - Oral Health Therapist Parental Leave Cover (ROT03284)
Oral Health Therapist Parental Leave CoverVacancy No: ROT03284
Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist2025 Fixed Term Parental Leave 12-month durationHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role The Community Oral Health Service is seeking a motivated and passionate Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist to join our fun and friendly Community Oral Health Service team, based in Rotorua. This position is a fixed-term 12-month position to cover parental leave from January to December 2025.
This position requires a registered Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist with sound clinical, administration and communication skills as well as a strong team commitment. We provide a supportive team environment, clinical peer support, ongoing professional development, and a fun friendly environment.
Provide professional oral health care to tamariki and whanauWork with communities' groups to improve oral health wellbeing for tamarikiWork within a dynamic teamFull time and 12 month fixed termAbout the Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offers competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Registration with the Dental Council of New ZealandEmpathy and compassion when working with tamariki and whanauExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHave a helpful, flexible, positive, and adaptable dispositionThrive in a busy and client-focused teamExperience working with diverse groups of all ages and stagesDemonstrates a commitment to uphold Maori values and cultureSalary range $77,087 to $107,600 pro-rated to hours worked
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before the end of the posting date.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.
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