MidCentral District Health Board actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service
Based in Tararua
The face of Oral health
- Join our journey
- Be part of our team in the Tararua region
Due to the retirement of a long serving staff member, we are looking to recruit a dental therapist/oral health therapist to work in our service within the Tararua region.
This is a full time position however therapists interested in part time hours are also encouraged to apply.
We’re a team, so the successful applicant will be working as part of the Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service MidCentral Health. As part of our team, you will be supported by a Clinical Leadership team as well as an experienced team of Dental Assistants. There is an established Professional Development Programme to further support you in your practice. This position will be primarily based in Tararua region but may require travel to other sites.
The successful applicant will require a current Annual Practising Certificate with a scope of practise of Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. A full driver’s licence is also required.
MidCentral District Health Board is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. To find out more information about the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 click here