Dental Assistant

3 days ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Our Organisation**

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

**The Opportunity**

Te Whatu Ora MidCentral has preschool, school, adolescent and hospital dental services which can include assessment and treatment under general anaesthetic/ IV sedation.

We currently have a permanent position (36 hours per week) available for a highly motivated Dental Assistant. As a Dental Assistant you will be responsible for providing chair side/ operative assistance, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patient care and ensuring that clinics are set up and meet infection control standards.

**We are seeking**:

- New Zealand Dental Association - Certificate in Dental Assisting, or equivalent.
- Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and commitment to the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice.
- Commitment to ongoing personal development, professional development and service improvement.
- Commitment to providing quality customer focused service
- Ability to work within defined policies, legislative and contractual requirements
- Ability to work and contribute positively within a team
- Effective time management
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop rapport with tamariki / tangata whaiora and their whanau,

**Come and join us**

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.


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