Dental Assistant - Casual - Peachgroveat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato - - Hamilton
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato Hamilton
Dental Assistant – PeachgroveCasual contractHours – as and when required, Monday – FridayPlay a key role in supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits. 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.
Community Oral Health provides free oral health services for eligible children residing in the Waikato district.Waikato Oral Health is committed to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato.
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within Health New Zealand family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
About you Required skills & experience to be considered for this role:A full current driver’s licence.The ability to prioritise effectively.Good communication and leadership competency.Computer skills.Conscientious and reliable.The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in working with children, customer service or health care.
Hamilton, WaikatoHamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.
The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work. For more information on living and working in Waikato click here Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to improving the oral health of the next generation. We offer competitive rates and job security. About the RoleWe are searching for a Dental Assistant to join the Peachgrove oral health team. The position involves working in fixed clinics and on a mobile dental unit that focuses on kura kaupapa and wharekura as well as mainstream kura within Hamilton City and surrounds.You will assist with dental care to pre-school and school age children.
Trainings and service needs are sometimes required within Hamilton. Dental assistants support and assist oral health and dental therapists in all aspects of care and clinic administration. Click here to view the position description. About the Team/ServiceCaring for the oral health of children is incredibly important for their long-term health and well-being and is a deeply rewarding experience to those providing care.Community Oral Health provides free oral health services for eligible children residing in the Waikato district.Waikato Oral Health is committed to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato.
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within Health New Zealand family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
About you Required skills & experience to be considered for this role:A full current driver’s licence.The ability to prioritise effectively.Good communication and leadership competency.Computer skills.Conscientious and reliable.The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in working with children, customer service or health care.
Hamilton, WaikatoHamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.
The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work. For more information on living and working in Waikato click here Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on the 3rd of September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at elisa.travailleur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Hamilton
Dental Assistant – PeachgroveCasual contractHours – as and when required, Monday – FridayPlay a key role in supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits.
Health New Zealand | Te...
Hamilton
Dental Assistant Peachgrove
• Casual contract
• Hours as and when required, Monday Friday
Play a key role in supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits...
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Dental Assistant – PeachgroveCasual contractHours – as and when required, Monday – FridayPlay a key role in supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits.
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