New Graduate Oral Health Therapist

Auckland Regional Dental Service

Expression of Interest

New Graduate - Oral Health Therapists

Full Time roles

If you are self-motivated and enthusiastic about Childrens Oral Health here is an extraordinary opportunity to become part of New Zealand's largest dental service

We are looking for New Graduate Oral Health Therapists to join our service. If you have a passion working with children and families and a desire to do all you can to connect with your local communities to undertake measures to reduce inequalities in oral health outcomes for children, we want to hear from you.

As a service, we provide free dental care to children across the wider Auckland region from birth through to year 8 in school. We have a strong commitment to working with children and families to support engagement in dental care delivered from a variety of facilities across our communities consisting of fixed dental hubs, transportable dental units and dental vans.

You will be working alongside other experienced clinicians in a supportive environment, where care of the child is forefront. Further career development, training and post graduate study is supported and encouraged. The cost of your Annual Practicing Certificate and professional association fees will be reimbursed.

To view the position description, please click here.

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 apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 26 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dyna Jose, Professional Clinical Leader via Dyna.Jose@Tewhatuora.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

JOB REF: NewGradOHT

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