Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

OverviewFixed-term, part-time role (0.6FTE, 24 hours per week)Salary $77,087 - $107,600 pro-rata and KiwiSaverIeally based in Balclutha, but a Dunedin base also considered.

Will also be required to work at other Community Oral Health Service sites in the Southern DistrictWe offer a supportive and welcoming team environment with opportunity to continuously learn and developAbout the roleThe Community Oral Health Service (COHS) has a Fixed term Part-time (24hrs per week) opportunity available for an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist to work as part of our professional and supportive Southern COHS team.

This 0.6 FTE role is based in Dunedin.

There has never been a better time to join our Southern Family!

ResponsibilitiesYou 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.You will need to have the flexibility to be able to cover occasional rostered afternoon shifts.

You may also need to work in other clinics throughout the region, and on occasion this may require overnight stays.New graduates would be considered for this role but would need to be available to be mentored at a Dunedin clinic.Qualificationscurrent registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand as an Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapisttwo or more years work experience as an Oral Health Therapista current APC or the ability to apply for onea full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.Salary and working termsSalary rangeThis role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora and PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical CA (2023-2025) and falls between Step 1 ($77,087) to Step 7 ($107,600) p.a. pro-rata.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 10 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd

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

Please apply via our website.

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