Oral Health Therapists

Oral Health Therapists, Nelson & Wairau Hospital, Permanent Full or Part time

• Our staff will tell you how much they love the relationships formed over the years with children and their families/whanau. 
• We understand the need for a good work/life balance and can help you to create what is right for you. 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for Oral Health Therapists to join our teams in either Nelson or Marlborough.

As an Oral Health Therapist, 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.

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.

We have 2 roles, one based in Motueka and the other based in Blenheim. 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).

About the Team/Service/ Location

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.

For more information on living and working in Blenheim & Motueka click here

About you

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will:

• Be registered New Zealand Dental Therapist / Oral Health Therapist with annual practicing certificate,
• Have sound knowledge of oral health promotion,
• Have excellent organisation and time management skills,
• Be flexible and adaptable withing a changing environment ,

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

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 06 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Kirsty Rance - Team Leader via Kirsty.Rance@nmdhb.govt.nz .

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

Job ref: R1N25-070

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.