Permanent Dental Assistant

3 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Dental Assistant, Fairfield**:

- **Play a key role supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits**:

- **Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to improving the oral health of the next generation, with opportunities for professional growth and a welcoming work environment**

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**

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Fairfield dental Team. The position involves working on mobile dental units and fixed clinics within Hamilton City and Huntly surrounds. You will provide assistance 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. This position is Monday-Friday with possible Saturday morning work (optional) and competitive salary rates_._

**Key responsibilities**:
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

- Assisting with routine and complex tasks for patients under direction from a registered health professional.
- Demonstrate appropriate infection control procedures
- Completes other tasks and activities to support the functioning of the service
- Understand the care and support requirement to meet each consumer’s needs

**About the Team/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.

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**

To be successful for this position, you will need experience you will need to be considered for this role:

- Eager individuals with aroha for their community and a passion for making a difference
- Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life
- Ability to work effectively in a whanau-centric environment and contribute to a positive team culture
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally, with a commitment to ongoing cultural competency
- Previous experience in a kohanga reo or similar kaupapa Māori setting is highly valued.

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.

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

HAM01680**Location**:

- North Island - Waikato - Hamilton**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Dental - Dental Assistant**Closes**:

11-Aug-2025

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