• Witherlea, Blenheim
  • Full time
  • Healthcare
  • Posted 21 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nelson and Marlborough

  • Permanent, full-time or part-time roles available, working up to 80 hours per fortnight
  • Are you an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist looking for a role in a beautiful location?
  • Are you a new graduate or an experienced practitioner? 

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa (purpose) of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi (work) that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

Community Oral Health Service

We are looking for Oral Health Therapists to join our teams in either Nelson or Marlborough. Tell us what hours you want to work each week; we can design an appointment to suit your needs, whether you want part-time or full-time hours (up to 80 hours per fortnight).  We understand the need for a good work/life balance and can help you to create what is right for you. 

We have a number of locations:  Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, Motueka and Blenheim.  Our facilities are modern and computerised, using Titanium with digital radiography.  We employ 1:1 ratio of dental assistants to therapists with reception staff to support.  Whether you are a new/recent graduate or an experienced practitioner you will be supported by your own assigned Professional Advisor as we tailor our orientation to your needs. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position) 

The role offers you a great team environment providing oral health services to some of the 23,000 children across the region who are enrolled from birth. Our staff will tell you how much they love the relationships formed over the years with children and their families/whanau. 

In this role you will be committed to best practice prevention and treatment. We support therapists to grow their practice skills to offer the full range of preventative and restorative options.

If you are looking to relocate to the area, we will offer you a relocation package to assist with all of the expense involved.  We will help to make the process as smooth as possible.  The top of the South Island offers a unique and beautiful way of life.  Connected to the magnificent parks of Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and the marine reserve of the Marlborough Sounds, we can offer you a lifestyle to envy, away from the stresses of major city living. 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. 

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Kirsty Rance - Team Leader via Kirsty.Rance@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz . 

Important: Please indicate your preferred location and hours of work, in your covering letter. 

Ref: R1N24-027 

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.