Dentist - Parental Leave Cover at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

 

 

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.

 

We are seeking a Senior Dentist to join our hospital dental service here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital starting in January 2026 to cover a period of parental leave.

 

This role offers a broad spectrum of dental care, including special needs, paediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and dental trauma. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the maxillofacial service locally and through Hutt Valley. You will be expected to perform dental procedures under general anaesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.

 

The broad range of experiences and the multidisciplinary team environment caters to an ambitious dentist looking to further their career in a supportive environment. We actively encourage and support our dentists within our service to do further education through the attendance of relevant CME.

 

You would join a team consisting of 1 Dental House Officer, 1 Dental Registrar, 3 Senior Dentists and a Dental Public Health Specialist. This role contributes to the hospitals out-of-hours on-call service for dental and maxillofacial.

 

The Hospital Dental Service provides care over sites in Hastings, Napier and Wairoa, with a clinical focus on medically compromised patients, tamariki (children), and individuals with complex and special needs. We deliver care in both outpatient and theatre settings, providing diverse clinical experiences.

 

You will also be part of a 1:5 on-call roster, providing acute dental and maxillofacial services. Our team enjoys a close working relationship with the Community Oral Health Service, including delivering community-based clinics and participating in combined professional development. Working in the Hawkes Bay Hospitals Dental Service means that you will be supported in a positive learning environment.

 

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

 

As a Dentist, you will be registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and have a minimum of three years hospital dental experience.

 

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.

 

To review the position profile, click HERE and to apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

 

All agency referrals should be submitted to our SMO Recruitment Advisor via email caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz.

 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Kris Sweetapple Clinical Director of Hospital Dentistry at kris.sweetapple@hbdhb.govt.nz.