Community Dentist [32 hrs]
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) is seeking a Dentist to work with us in our successful and innovative Dental practice.
TToH is one of NZ's largest kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. Based at our large site in Orchard Road, Hastings we provide a wide range of health and social services to our community from pēpe to kaumatua.
Oranga Niho is our Cornerstone Accredited Dental service that delivers quality, evidence-based services to our 1500 enrolled patients. We operate a mixed model with a focus on high needs funded care. We work to improve the health of our community and are committed to improving equity and access to Dental care in our local population and in particular to Māori and Pacifica communities. We need your help to continue to reach whānau in need and provide affordable Dentistry services in our clinic.
We have chair time available in one of our clinic rooms and we are looking for a Dentist keen to work with us for 32 hours a week to help us meet the needs of our contracts, our Rangatahi services, and our private patients. We would be flexible in days and hours for the right person or people who want to support the community with their skills
What we offer you:
- Competitive market salary
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Health Insurance
- Life insurance
- Birthday leave
- Wellness Initiatives
- Long Service Leave
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry
- Current Practicing Certificate
- Radiation License
- Knowledge of health and social issues and barriers affecting Māori health and well-being
- The willingness and competency to treat a range of people and work in a variety of clinical work settings
- Proven experience working effectively with the community.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to promote dental health messages into the community effectively
- Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or a willingness to learn
- Full, current Drivers licence
If you have any questions or would like to have a chat about the role, please contact Rachel Pere on 0274730974
If you want to make a real difference to the health and well-being of whānau in our local community, send your application in today!
Please attach:
A fully completed TToH Application form [online]
A Covering letter
An up-to-date CV
Evidence of qualifications and current NZ registration
Applications will be processed as they come in, so don't delay
