Our Purpose

The Canterbury District Health Board systematically plan, fund and deliver care to almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. The Canterbury Health System is a world leader in the delivery of integrated health care. Our main focus is placing people (staff and patients alike) at the centre of everything we do.

The Team

The staff who work at Hospital Dental are comprised of dentists, dental technicians, dental assistants and administrators. The service provides care to people who are medically compromised, people who have a physical and or intellectual disability and children who need to have their dental treatment under general anaesthetic.

We are a tertiary referral centre for the West Coast and Nelson and Marlborough regions.

The Role

We are seeking someone to join us in a part time permanent position working 8 hours a week

You will have experience or an interest in developing skills to provide care for medically compromised patients (patients with head and neck cancers and oral-facial abnormalities). Experience providing implant supported solutions for head and neck oncology patients would be preferred. The ideal candidate would also be involved in guiding paediatric and special needs specialists in tailoring and providing care in patients complex restorative needs.

You must be eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand to practice dentistry in New Zealand.

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi

Putting people at the heart of all we do

Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Tracey Sutherland - Recruitment Partner.

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Your application will be reviewed and progressed as soon as possible.

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

Canterbury District Health Board