Dental Assistant

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Dental Assistant, Peachgrove Team - Permanent part-time 0.7, 56 Hours per fortnight, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and every second Monday.
  • Play a key role in 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. We offer competitive rates and job security.

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

This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.

As a Dental Assistant you will be 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 provide assistance with dental care to pre-school and school age children. Dental assistants support and assist oral health professionals in all aspects of care and administration. Orientation is given, trainings and service needs are sometimes required. This position comes with competitive salary rates.

Key Responsibilities:

Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for this role:

  • Assisting with routine and complex dental tasks for patients under direction from a registered health professional.
  • Demonstrate sound computer skills.
  • Complete other tasks and activities to support the functioning of the clinic and service.
  • Apply and practise culturally safe principals in the workplace.
  • Understand the care and support requirement to meet each patients needs.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service

Caring 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 you will need to be considered for this role:

  • A full current drivers 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.

How to Apply

To 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 12 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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