Come and experience life on the beautiful West Coast. We currently have casual opportunities available working in Greymouth and Westport for experienced Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapists (DT / OHT) with a current Annual Practicing Certificates (APC). Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many M te tnga - About the Role As an experienced practitioner, you will be providing dental therapy to our tamariki / children.

Youll be working from brand new hospital dental clinics and at community school settings (mobiles) and with children and their whanau / family. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups, managing a wide variety of oral health problems. You need to be a reflective practitioner who embraces innovation and advances in clinical practice and will enjoy working in a team alongside other skilled DTs / OHTs and Dental Assistants.

Some travel within the region may be required. The position requires from you a minimal of a months commitment. Te Tai o Poutini West Coast will provide your travel and accommodation.

Ko wai koe | About You Committed to providing high quality oral health care appropriate to the physical, social and cultural needs of pre-school and school age children Participate in team meetings, in-service training and quality improvements as required Ng pkenga me ng wheako - Skills and Experience Registration with the NZ Dental Council and current Annual Practicing Certificate Recent clinical experience as a Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist Current drivers licence Ability to communicate across our multidisciplinary teams Excellent time management skills Self-motivated and demonstrates a drive and energy to problem solve An Understanding of IT, PMS experience e.g. Titanium is essential.

M mtou | About Us Ko ng tngata, te mtua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

As an organisation we are committed to help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development. This isnt a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.

Tono inianei | Apply Now Apply online our careers website , or for any further information please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on al.