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September 17, 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Tauranga
FULL TIME & OTHER
Dental/Oral Health Therapist - Western and Eastern Bay of Plenty
- Permanent full-time – 40 hours per week
- Positions available in the Western Bay of Plenty and Eastern Bay of Plenty
- Educate and support tamariki (children) and adolescents in their oral health journey
We are recruiting for four permanent full-time Dental/Oral Health Therapists to join our team from January 2025. The positions are suitable for an experienced Dental/Oral Health Therapist with Dental Council New Zealand registration or 2024 Oral Health Therapy New Graduate with pending Dental Council New Zealand registration who can commence in January 2025.
Three positions are based in the Western Bay of Plenty and one position is based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The successful applicants will work as a member of a team on mobile units or fixed site clinics.
Our patient group in the Western Bay of Plenty is from 0 to 13 years of age and in the Eastern Bay of Plenty our patient group is from 0 to 18 years of age.
New team members will be fully supported through our Ako Whakaruruhau orientation and support programme. New graduates will be assigned a mentor(s) to transition from university to beginning your career. The service offers ongoing professional development for team members and additional external learning opportunities by application.
The Annual Practicing Certificate fee will be reimbursed, and a professional association membership fee is paid annually. New Graduate initial registration costs will be reimbursed to a maximum of $500.
This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $77,087 to $110,210.
He Korero mōu - About You
You will:
- Have a current registration or pending upon graduation registration with Dental Council New Zealand
- Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate or pending Annual Practicing Certificate upon graduation
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices.
- Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
- Hold a minimum of a Restricted Drivers Licence
Mō Tātou – About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- Competitive remuneration
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
- Subsidised hospital gym membership and Wellbeing support
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.”
For further information or to arrange a confidential chat please contact Debbie Hollinshead, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 027 316 1525 or via email Debbie.Hollinshead@bopdhb.govt.nz.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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