Oral Health Promoter

• Make a difference across Bay of Plenty communities, connecting with whānau where they live, learn and come together
• Part-time position 0.6 FTE, with flexibility to work across Monday to Sunday
• Help give tamariki the best start to lifelong oral health through practical education, engagement and whānau connection

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

Turn good oral health messages into conversations that make sense for whānau. As an Oral Health Promoter, you will build relationships across the community, connect with parents and caregivers, and take part in local events where oral health education can have real impact. Your work will have a particular focus on improving oral health for tamariki aged 0 to 4, with opportunities to also support rangatahi aged 12 to 17. From face-to-face and online presentations to developing resources and social media content, there is plenty of variety.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will join an established team of Oral Health Promoters working across the Bay of Plenty, including two roles within the Tauranga team and a dedicated youth-focused position. With a large number of Early Learning Centres across the area, this additional part-time role will strengthen the team's ability to reach tamariki and whānau early. While individual areas of focus may differ, the team works together when opportunities and community needs overlap.

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About You

You are someone who enjoys getting out into the community, meeting people and turning health information into something practical and easy to understand. Warm, approachable and culturally responsive, you build relationships naturally and bring empathy and genuine enthusiasm to your work. You are also keen to keep learning and comfortable communicating in different ways, whether that's with whānau face to face, presenting to a group or contributing online.

What you will bring:

• An undergraduate qualification relevant to the role
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging with parents, whānau and community groups
• Cultural capability and an ability to connect respectfully with diverse communities
• Empathy and a genuine interest in improving oral health outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi
• Confidence contributing to educational resources, presentations and digital or social media content
• Enthusiasm for ongoing learning and professional development
• Flexibility to work across community settings and participate in events as required

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.