Dental Oral Health Therapist Nelson Marlborough at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Tasman Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dental / Oral Health Therapist, Nelson/Marlborough ,  Permanent Full-time or Part-time

• Our staff will tell you how much they love the relationships formed over the years with children and their families/whanau. 
• The role offers you a great team environment providing dental services to some of the 23,000 children across the region who are enrolled from birth.

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.

About the Role

As a Dental / Oral Health Therapist, you will be committed to evidence based prevention and treatment strategies; sealing permanent molars, with dental assistants applying fluoride varnish between examination appointments. We support best practice methods including Hall Crowns and provide all therapists with the full range of restorative options. 

You will join our team in the  Nelson, Tasman or Marlborough area. 

These are full time or  part-time permanent opportunities working up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We will work with you to meet your needs around days of work.

The hours are between 7.00AM to 6.00PM with flexibility as mutually agreed. Clinics will run in most instances between 0800-1700 hours.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our facilities are modern and computerised, using Titanium with digital radiography.  We employ 1:1 ratio of dental assistants to therapists with reception staff to support.  You will be supported by your own assigned Clinical Coordinator as we tailor our orientation to your needs and professional skills. 

For more information on living and working in Nelson/Marlborough click here

About you

As a Dental / Oral Therapist, you will:

• Be registered New Zealand Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist with annual practicing certificate;
• Have sound knowledge of oral health promotion;
• Have excellent organisation and time management skills;
• Be flexible and adaptable withing a changing environment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

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 19 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Kirsty Rance (Team Leader Community Oral Health) at kirsty.rance@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-140

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.