Dental Assistant

• Start date 20th January 2026.
• Excellent Hourly rate well above industry normal range.

Do you enjoy roles that bring out your best? Is team work your jam? Like Ferguson & MacDonald, Carrington & Regal, the Great Teeth power team paddle the ‘GT waka’ and strive for gold every day, to bring the very best in dentistry and patient care to Wellingtonians!

At GREAT TEETH DENTAL CARE, our dedication to service, excellence in dentistry, and passion for healthy, beautiful smiles can be evidenced by our satisfied, well maintained, loyal and diverse Patient base.

• Normal Weekly Part Time Hrs: 24 (3 day position, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday).

• Competitive commencing rate: $35 per/hr

-> Key Clinical Duties, including but not limited to:

Assisting Dentist or Hygienist in treatment services

Supporting Patient safety, comfort, dignity and morale

Cross infection control (eg. zoning; disinfection (surfaces, low risk items;) sterilisation, cycle tracking and batch logging; disposal of single use items; proper use of PPE; routine hand hygiene practices, and so on)

Accurate recording of Patient chartings and clinical notes during sessions

Operating and maintaining dental equipment

Oral health promotion (sharing general concepts)

Stock maintenance (tracking and reordering, as authorised)

Post-treatment instructions and follow-up calls to Patients.

-> Key Reception Duties, including but not limited to:

Warmly welcoming all practice visitors

Practice building: maintaining relationships of trust and confidence; supporting Patient morale and dignity; using best endeavour to further the practice’s reputation

Fielding enquiries and actioning requests promptly and reliably (face-to-face, via phone or email)

Appointment management

Payment processing

General reception, office admin and house keeping

Reliably coordinating lab work (dispatch and arrivals)

Liaising with Specialist practices to schedule appointments and ensure referrals sent on time.

-> Key attributes:

Strong service ethic and initiative

Genuine interest in health and helping others

Honest, trustworthy, punctual and motivated

Clean and tidy personal presentation

Calm, empathetic, and pleasant

Proven time management

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to acquire and apply procedural knowledge reliably

Accuracy, attention to detail

Receptive and responsive to change

Technical aptitudes

Basic computer and typing skills

Active commitment to Health & Safety values & goals; willingness to be hands on in development and implementation of workplace H & S policies

Inclusive and respectful of diversity

Compliance with professional codes, eg, DCNZ guidance, and HDC Code (Patient Rights)

Strict observance of confidentiality (as per Privacy Act 2020)

Knowledge of AND/ OR respect for Te Reo Maori (Maori language), Matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge,) Te Ao Maori (Maori world view,) and Tikanga (Maori customs and values)

Current CPR certificate (or willingness to complete course)

Positive professional attitude, and a sense of humour that’s sharper than surgical steel!

-> What We Offer:

Outstanding hourly rate

Staff Dental Package (discussed at interview, as per IEA)

Continuing ed/ pro. development opportunities paid for by practice (at Employer’s discretion)

Happy, supportive Team environment

Vibrant Lambton Quay location in 100% EQ rated rooms, on main bus route, close to Wellington Train Station

Diverse and motivated Patients who are a pleasure to serve

Stimulating work in a field where excellence is rewarded, and you can truly make a difference!

Great Teeth Dental Care is a well established and respected privately owned dental practice in Wellington and we use the latest treatment methods and equipment, including in-house CEREC CAD/CAM 1-visit crowns, bridges and implant crowns (including Zirconia), orthodonotic aligners, guided implant surgery, digital radiography and 3D scanning, cosmetic makeovers and advanced restorative including full mouth rehabilitations, plus of course basic dentistry!