Dental Therapist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dental/Oral Health Therapist

Community Oral Health Service

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice. 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

Health NZ Whanganui's Community Oral Health Service has a permanent part-time position for a registered dental/oral health therapist with a current annual practicing certificate. As an Oral Health Therapist in our service you'll play a crucial role in upholding the oral health of our community. 

The role includes working on a mobile dental clinic around the Whanganui region. If you're a new graduate, you will receive comprehensive training, an orientation programme and be assigned a mentor.  This position will also appeal if you're looking to relocate, or return to Whanganui. 

To apply for this role you must have current New Zealand Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist registration and an Annual Practising Certificate. A driver's licence would also be essential.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

To apply click 'APPLY NOW' on our advertisement via www.kiwihealthjobs.com 

For more information, please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 16 May 2024 (or when suitable candidates are found, so please dont hesitate to apply!)

Vacancy: 04-DTHE-1234