## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Oral Health Therapists (New Graduate 2026 &Experienced), Nelson & Wairau Hospital, Permanent Full or Part time
- Our staff will tell you how much they love the relationships formed over the years with children and their families / whanau.
- We understand the need for a good work / life balance and can help you to create what is right for you.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.
- About the Role
- We are looking for Oral Health Therapists to join our teamsin either Nelson, Tasman or Marlborough.As an Oral Health Therapist, you will be committed to bestpractice prevention and treatment.
We support therapists to grow their practiceskills to offer the full range of preventative and restorative options.The role offers you a great team environment providing oralhealth services to some of the 23,000 children across the region who areenrolled from birth.We have roles based in
NelsonTasmanandBlenheimTell us what hours you want to work each week; we can design an appointment tosuit your needs, whether you want part-time or full-time hours (up to 80 hoursper fortnight).
About the Team / Service / LocationWe have several locations : Nelson, Stoke, Richmond,Motueka and Blenheim.Our facilities are modern and computerised, usingTitanium with digital radiography.
We employ 1 : 1 ratio of dentalassistants to therapists with reception staff to support.
Whether you area new / recent graduate or an experienced practitioner you will be supported byyour Clinical Coordinator and Professional Leader as we tailor our orientationto your needs.For more information on living and working in Tasman& Marlborough click
About youAs an Oral Health 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 NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click -apply nowAllapplications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by25 October 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contactSonja Rae (recruitment) ORKirsty Rance - Team Leader via .Important : Please indicate your preferred locationand hours of work, in your covering letter.Job ref : R1N25-193We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.| Location : | Wairau Hospital |#J-18808-Ljbffr