Oral Health Therapist

Making a difference - it's what you do. But what about what you need?
Like more space, and more to do on your days off - or less. You've got nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on and a warm welcome. We've got it all covered at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand.
Discover an Oral Health Therapy career in Aotearoa, New Zealand:
We’re looking to fill multiple roles nationwide and are offering you the unique opportunity to make a difference, somewhere different in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Work with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in valued occupations.
You’ll provide the highest-quality medical care, surrounded by world-leading technology. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to drive positive change to improve healthcare outcomes for our communities.
You’ll receive the standard entitlements given to workers in New Zealand, including 10 days of sick leave per year and four weeks of annual leave.
To work in Aotearoa, New Zealand as an Oral Health Therapist, you need to be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate
Who we are at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand:
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is the Government organisation that provides publicly-funded universal health care to 5 million Kiwis. We manage all health services provided in New Zealand, including hospital and specialist services, and primary and community care.
We recruit across 19 unique districts within the country, developing and implementing plans based on local needs to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our commitment is to both representing and ensuring that every voice is heard, and valued, and contributes to our dynamic and inclusive culture.
About the Opportunity:
We’re looking to fill multiple roles across New Zealand. We have roles available to suit everyone, including flexible working, full-time, part-time and casual opportunities. Whether you want to spend more time at the beach or dedicate some time to further studies, we have a position that will work best for you.
In New Zealand, Oral Health Therapists undertake:
● Assessments, diagnosis, management, treatment and preventive care for patients
● Oral health education, disease prevention and Oral Health promotion for individuals and communities
● Extra-oral and intra-oral examination of the soft and hard tissues of the orofacial region, including intra-and-extra-oral radiographic imaging of adequate diagnostic quality and photographic imaging
● Dental extractions of deciduous teeth
● Pulpotomy on primary teeth
● Local anaesthesia appropriate for treatment
● Orthodontics - Assist the dentist or dental specialist in implementing orthodontic treatment plans.
Internationally qualified candidates include Crown and Bridge/Prosthodontic Hygienists, Orthodontic Hygienists, Periodontal Hygienists, Community Dental Therapists, School Dental Therapists and School Dental Nurses.
Helping you make the move:
Oral Health Therapists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List which means you are eligible