Dental Central Manager at NZ Defence Force, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will oversee day-to-day Dental Centre operations to ensure oral health services within the Dental Centre(s) operate effectively, efficiently and safely for clinicians and patients.

This includes:

• Management of people, resources and finances;
• Compliance requirements; and
• Implementing quality improvement initiatives using sound project and change management practices. 

The role is part of the Oral Health Management team, and is expected work closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure good patient outcomes and that the Dental Centre is performing to a high standard.

As a dynamic leader, you embrace the chance to lead a team through a time of growth, change and development. You will ensure high standards and performance by setting a clear direction for your Dental Centre team, empowering and engaging people to be fully involved and encouraging a collaborative, open and forward thinking environment.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll have considerable knowledge of clinical practice and a firm understanding of the operational ‘day to day' requirements of managing in health delivery setting, critical thinking abilities and experience applying human resources principles.

You are:

• Business savvy, able to recognise business improvement/change initiatives that can enhance the workplace and the centres ability to operate effectively; and
• A confident communicator, networker and influencer who proactively engages with internal and external stakeholders, builds effective working relationships with a wide range of people and is comfortable navigating your way around a large, complex organisation.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Force Health Organisation (FHO) is part of the Joint Services Group (JSG). The FHO delivers health services to NZDF military personnel in New Zealand to maintain, improve and restore health in order to enhance Force effectiveness.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Full time ongoing work.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
• Positive culture.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Sunday 2 April 2023.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.