Oral Health Therapist

Oral Health Therapist | Whanganui

Community Oral Health Service

Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Deliver community oral health services across the Whanganui region

Work across both fixed sites and mobile services, supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whanganui's Community Oral Health Service has a permanent full‑time opportunity for a Registered Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist.

As an Oral Health Therapist/Dental therapist in this service, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining the oral health of the community. The role includes working within mobile and fixed dental clinics across the Whanganui region, providing accessible care to tamariki and rangatahi.

For Oral Health Therapists there is an opportunity to join the roster to provide hygiene treatments in our Pregnancy Dental Hygiene project.

If you are a new graduate, you will receive a comprehensive orientation programme, training, and mentoring support. This role may also suit someone looking to relocate or return to Whanganui.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Community Oral Health Service delivers oral health care across the Whanganui region, supporting equitable access to services through a mobile model of care.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here.

About You

You will bring:

• Current New Zealand Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist registration
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• A full driver licence
• A commitment to providing high‑quality care within a community setting

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity and inclusion so we can better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply Now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the close date. If you have any questions about the role, please email jobs@wdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as they are received so please apply as soon