Fixed-term Dental Assistant
3 days ago
**Where you’ll be working**:Oral Health Service, Matamata
**The details**:Fixed term - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- **Be part of the national transformation in Health**:
- **Training and orientation provided**
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health Service in Matamata. This position is fixed term for up to 12 months - covering parental leave. The position involves working and in a fixed oral health facility and occasionally on a dental mobile assessment unit and fluoride vans in Matamata and the surrounding areas. You will provide assistance with dental care to pre-school and school age children. Dental assistants support and assist oral health and dental therapists in all aspects of care and clinic administration.
The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in office administration, working with children, customer service, Maori health service or health care. Training and orientation is provided on site and through modules. Some training will require infrequent travel to Hamilton.
**Click here** to view the position description.**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_
**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**
Caring for the oral health of children is incredibly important for their long term health and wellbeing 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. Services include free dental checks, prevention, and repairing decay if required.
**Mōu | About you**
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Competent in using word and excel on computers/laptops
- A full current driver’s licence
- The ability to prioritise effectively
- Good communication and leadership competency
- Cultural and community awareness
- Conscientious and reliable
- Meet the Te Whatu Ora health and safety vaccination criteria
- Pass police vetting criteria
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**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**
**Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart**
- Whakamana - Give and earn respect
- Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me
- Mauri Pai - Fair play
- Whakapakari - Growing the good
- Kotahitanga - Stronger together
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It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.
Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.
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