Oral Health Therapist

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

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Oral Health Therapists to join our supportive and progressive Oral Health Service in the beautiful Hawkes Bay region. These are permanent positions with multiple roles available, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will provide high-quality oral health care to children and adolescents across our community. Your role will include health promotion, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education, helping our young population build lifelong oral health habits.

This is your chance to contribute to a service that makes a lasting difference while growing your career in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Oral Health team is passionate, dedicated, and community-oriented. We work collaboratively across a range of settings, including clinics, mobile units, and schools, delivering vital oral health services to tamariki and rangatahi throughout Hawkes Bay.

Our service is committed to equity, cultural safety, and excellence in care. We are continually developing our model of care to align with best practices and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. You will be part of a team that values professional development, peer support, and innovation.

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

About you

You will be a New Zealand-registered Oral Health Therapist (or eligible for registration) with a current Annual Practising Certificate. Youll be a great communicator with a positive attitude, able to build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

We are looking for individuals who are :

• Passionate about improving oral health outcomes for children and young people
• Culturally aware and committed to equitable service delivery
• Flexible, resilient, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Open to new ideas and keen to contribute to a dynamic and evolving service

Whether you’re an experienced clinician or a new graduate, we welcome your application

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeanette Frechtling via email on

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

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