Dental Assistant

7 days ago


Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Inc Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it's not actually about us at all. It's about the people and communities we serve. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. And we're paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the teamYou will join our team of four dentists and three Dental Assistants

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

Terms: Permanent 32-40 hours per week

Based: Porirua

The Dental Assistant is responsible for ….

• Preparing and providing a safe clinical environment for clinical dental care, and supporting the dentist; and providing chairside assistance to the dentist and patient throughout the entire appointment


• Advocating, assisting and supporting whanau to access and engage with the dental service


• Following strict infection standards for dental practices at all times, including:

  • Hand washing
  • Instrument sterilisation
  • Sharps and biohazard management
  • Chair and equipment management

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you'll know whether you're the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise as a Dental Assistant is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. Of course, you'll be well practiced with/in

• Working knowledge office technology (Office 365), and experience with Exact dental software (or similar)

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

• A passion for health and wellbeing of patients

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you'll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

• Work / Life Balance;

• Modern environment with friendly team;

• Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;

• Commitment to professional development;

• The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we're up to big things If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Raewyn Devine on


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