Location : Cannons Creek, Titahi Bay, Lower Hutt, and Naenae/Avalon Contract : Permanent, full-time Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whnau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role The purpose of the role is to assist a Kaiwhakaora Niho (Dental or Oral Health Therapist) to provide oral health clinical services and education to tamariki in te reo Mori, applying tikanga and kaupapa Mori.

This is to ensure that tamariki Mori and whnau have the option of receiving oral health services in te reo Mori if that is their preference. Kaiawhina Whakaora Niho and Kaiwhakaora Niho travel throughout Pneke, Te Awakairangi, Porirua, and Kpiti rohe (Wellington city, the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Kpiti regions). They visit Kura Kaupapa Mori, Khanga Reo, and Mtauranga Mori ECCs to provide oral health examinations and education.

They also spend time in the clinical hubs around the region to provide follow up treatments, prioritising tamariki and whnau who prefer to receive oral health services in te reo Mori. Kaiawhina Whakaora Niho must be good with children. They support the Kaiwhakaora Niho chairside, sterilise clinical equipment, and undertake a range of administrative duties.

Although the main aim of the role is to provide services in te reo Mori, English may also be used if that is the preference of the tamariki or whnau. This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, and the full salary range is $72,000 - $86,000 depending on experience. About the Team E whakapau kaha ana mtou kia tautoko i ng hiahia o ng tamariki, ng whnau, me ng hapori o t ttou rohe.

E ngkaunui ana mtou ki te whakarongo ki rtou hiahia. Ko tahi o aua hiahia, ko te manaaki niho, te whakapaipai niho, te whakaako i te mtauranga-a-niho m roto i te reo Mori. Kei te rapu mtou i ttahi tangata hihiko, tangata hikaka, e hei ana ki te whakakak i tnei tranga, kia rite ai ki ng hiahia o ng tamariki, o ng whnau, me ng kaimahi hoki.

The Bee Healthy Regional Dental Service provides dental services for tamariki in the greater Wellington region from school and community based Dental Hub Clinics. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team, in a rewarding role that services tamariki in our communities. More information about our service is available by visiting us at: www.

beehealthy.org.nz About you You are able to converse in te reo Mori You have a good understanding of tikanga and kaupapa Mori so that you are able to provide culturally safe practice to tamariki Mori and their whnau.

You have a current New Zealand Drivers licence. You have experience working with children, either in a whnau or work setting. You are good with admin and computers, and you have the ability to learn new computer applications.

If you have a personal underst.