Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

Oral Health Service – Oamaru

Salary $79,014 - $110,290 pro rata + Kiwisaver

• Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist / New Graduate
• Permanent, Fulltime 1.0 FTE (40 hrs per week) based in Oamaru.
• 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 Oamaru. 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.

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.

We welcome new graduate applicants.

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
• A current APC or the ability to apply for one
• A full clean NZ Driver's Licence

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 30 August 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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