Dentist - Parental Leave Cover

About the Company At Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our organization, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring we build a health system that meets the needs of all New Zealanders. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Dentist to join our hospital dental service starting in January 2026. This position is a 12-month fixed-term role, covering a period of parental leave, and involves working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE) with additional on-call shifts. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive range of dental care, including special needs dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and dental trauma. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the local maxillofacial service as well as with Hutt Valley. Your responsibilities will include performing dental procedures under general anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. We offer an environment that supports professional growth, encouraging our dentists to pursue continuing medical education opportunities relevant to their practice. About the Team/Service/Location You will be part of a dedicated team that includes one Dental House Officer, one Dental Registrar, three Senior Dentists, and a Dental Public Health Specialist. Your role will also involve contributing to the hospital's out-of-hours on-call service for dental and maxillofacial care. Our Hospital Dental Service operates across multiple sites in Hastings, Napier, and Wairoa, focusing on medically compromised patients, children, and individuals with complex and special needs. We provide care in both outpatient and theatre settings, ensuring diverse clinical experiences. Additionally, you will participate in a 1:5 on-call roster, providing acute dental and maxillofacial services. Our team enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Community Oral Health Service, allowing us to deliver community-based clinics and engage in joint professional development initiatives. Working within the Hawkes Bay Hospitals Dental Service means being supported in a positive learning environment. Hawkes Bay is known for its excellent work-life balance, offering beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, great schools, nearby mountains and skiing, fantastic food, stunning wineries, and vibrant cities. About You To be considered for this role, you must be registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and have at least three years of hospital dental experience. Working at Health New Zealand We are committed to providing outstanding healthcare to the people of New Zealand and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our careers portal. Applications must be submitted through this online portal. We also encourage agency referrals to be sent directly to our SMO Recruitment Advisor at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Kris Sweetapple, Clinical Director of Hospital Dentistry, at kris.sweetapple@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.