Hospital Dental Assistant (fixed term 6 months)
- This is an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team at Wairau Hospital Dental Dept. It - s a diverse role covering theatre and clinic, providing a wide range of treatment on all ages.
- Our Hospital Dentists work 1:1 with our Dental Assistants.
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 Hospital Dental Assistant, you will provide chairside assistance, including setup and clean-up, for our clinicians working to improve the oral health of all You - ll also process dental radiographs and provide administrative support to the clinics.
We have one fixed term position available working 2 days per week at Wairau Hospital for 6 months . Our usual clinic hours of work are 8.00AM and 5.00PM Monday to Friday. You - ll be rostered on a rotation of these days:
Week 1: Thursday Friday, Week 2: Monday Wednesday, Week 3: Thursday Friday Week 4: Monday Friday.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of 3 Dentists provide relief of pain care, oral surgery, pathology general dentistry.
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About you
As a Hospital Dental Assistant, you will entail:
- Previous dental experience essential.
- a good standard of oral and written communication (minimum of Year 11 NCEA English and Maths - or equivalent) and, if not previously attained, you will be prepared to undertake the NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance) which is to be completed within 2 years of commencement in the role.
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 by 21 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Gillian Champion (Service Manager Surgical Services) at gillian.champion@nmdhb.govt.nz
Job ref: R1W25-027
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.