Dargaville - Oral Health
Dargaville
Fixed
- Term (2 years) FulltimeWhangārei HospitalCommencing February 2026Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.
About the RoleWe are seeking two motivated, skilled and committed full-time Dental House Officers.Based in Whangarei, this position is in Te Tai Tokerau Health New Zealand's integrated oral health service.
The successful applicant will be part of a team that provides dental care for hospital inpatients and outpatients of all ages including medically complex children, adolescents and adults.You will also provide treatment to children and adolescents that is beyond the scope of practice of dental therapists, treat low-income adults through our community clinics and assist in Oral Surgery clinics with our Consultant Oral Surgeon.
You will be involved in regular Paediatric and Special Needs adult dental theatre lists and Oral Surgery theatre lists.Patients are seen at Whangarei Base Hospital, Regional hospitals, community clinics and mobile dental clinics throughout Te Tai Tokerau.
There will also be some opportunity to observe/assist maxillofacial patients via clinics and theatres in Auckland.
You will also observe in regular ENT clinics and theatre to help further your knowledge and training and observe our hospital orthodontist, visiting cleft team and Mobile Surgical Services theatre lists.
About the Team/Service/ LocationNorthland is a popular place to work, we look for the best.
If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience whilst working in a friendly team- you need to speak with us.
We offer great mentoring and support.
We are a caring team that works together and aims to foster your skills enabling you to develop experience and knowledge in Medically Complex patients, Special Needs, Paediatrics, Oral Surgery, restorative work and Endodontics.You are not just taking notes and doing extractions, you see a variety of patients whilst continuing to develop a range of skills.
Northland is a lovely place to live and explore especially if you haven't been to this part of New Zealand before.
Come join us!
Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand is committed to delivering care in a way that meets the needs of patients and their families.
This is done in an environment, which supports staff, both in the delivery of their work and in their personal development based on our organisational Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First
- People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect
- We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring
- We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication
- We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence
- Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit, here: RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Vacancy Number: DNHO2026
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