Dental Assistant - Parental Leave cover
Hawkes Bay Community Oral Health Services Napier, Hastings, Wairoa, Central Hawkes Bay
- Fixed-term until April 2027, part-time, 64 hours (0.8 FTE per fortnight)
- Hawkes Bay offers the best of both worlds rewarding professional opportunities and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of New Zealands most beautiful regions.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant with our Oral Health Team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality clinical and administration support to our Dentists and Oral Health Therapists.
This role offers variety and challenge, working across a range of Community dental hubs and mobiles.
You may also be asked to support the hospital dental team with clinics, theatres and the Mobile Surgical bus
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Community Oral Health team provides dental care to tamariki from birth to 18 years in Dental Hubs and mobiles located across Hawkes Bay
Hospital Dental Services team provides specialist dental care across Hawkes Bay, delivering treatment in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and mobile services.
Were a dedicated, friendly team committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care and supporting each other in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click here.
About you
As a Dental Assistant, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to patient care. You will also have:
- A strong work ethic and can do attitude
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Well-developed communication skills and an ability to engage with children, teenagers and adults with communication, neuro-diversity, developmental and cultural differences
- A flexible and proactive approach to working across multiple sites
- A strong focus on equity and making a real difference to the oral health of Hawkes Bay
- A strong commitment to infection control, health and safety, and quality standards
- Experience and a qualification as a Dental Assistant is desirable but not essential
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roisin van Onselen at Roisin.vanOnselen@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.