Dental Assistant - Nelson
Dental Assistant (Community Oral Health), WairauHospital, Casual Thisis an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team based in Blenheim service the Wairaucommunity.
Your day will be fast- paced and varied and you will be a criticalpart of a team delivering a great service to our community.Our Therapists work 1:1 with our Dental Assistants.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs a DentalAssistant, you will provide dental assistance for ourdental therapists completing a range of associated clinical and administration duties to a highstandard.
We have one casual position available inCommunity Oral Health Wairau .Our usual clinic hours of work are 8.00AM and5.00PM Monday to Friday.
Aboutthe Team/Service/ LocationWeare a vibrant team of dental assistants supporting our Dental and Oral Health therapists caring eligible Tamariki/childrenaged 0 to Year 8 school years.
We work in modern facilities and are focussed onproviding a high standard of general oral health care to our patients/clients.Formore information on living and working in Blenheim click hereAboutyouAs a DentalAssistant, you will have:Previous dental andadministrative experience, however, comprehensive training can be provided tothe preferred applicant.a good standard of oral andwritten communication (minimum of Year 11 NCEA English and Maths
- orequivalent) and, if not previously attained, you will be prepared to undertakethe 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,a valid drivers license.
Youwill enjoy working in a supportive team, demonstrating enthusiasm and theability to follow instructions and learn new skills.Workingat Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
Howto ApplyToapply please click- apply now.
- All applications must besubmitted through our online careers
- portal by 16 July 2025.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact SonjaRae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz ORKirstyRance (Team Leader Community Oral Health) at kirsty.rance@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Jobref: R1W25-033Wewill review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess, before the closing date of this advert.