Salary of Dental assistant in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Dental assistant earn?

NZD 60,000 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 50,000 Average salary: NZD 60,000 Maximum: NZD 80,000

Minimum
NZD 50,000 Average salary
NZD 60,000 Maximum
NZD 80,000

NZD 5,000 / Monthly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 4,167 Average salary: NZD 5,000 Maximum: NZD 6,667

Minimum
NZD 4,167 Average salary
NZD 5,000 Maximum
NZD 6,667

NZD 167 / Daily
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 139 Average salary: NZD 167 Maximum: NZD 222

Minimum
NZD 139 Average salary
NZD 167 Maximum
NZD 222

NZD 31 / Hourly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 26 Average salary: NZD 31 Maximum: NZD 42

Minimum
NZD 26 Average salary
NZD 31 Maximum
NZD 42

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Dental assistant in New Zealand

Dental Assistant

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 3 days ago

Albany, AUK, New Zealand Dentist north shore Full-time NZD 50,000 - NZD 72,000

**Job Description** The Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting the clinical team and ensuring the smooth...
dental assistant

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 4 days ago

Freemans Bay, AUK, New Zealand Keith Nelson & Associates Ltd Full-time NZD 60,000 - NZD 80,000

**Experienced Dental Assistant – Full-Time, Permanent** Dentofacial Aesthetics & Keith Nelson and Associates...
Dental Assistant

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 5 days ago

Manukau, AUK, New Zealand Dental Planet Limited Full-time

**Join us in changing lives a smile at a time at Dental Planet** Unleash Your Dental Superpowers Calling all dental...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner	NZD 22,552	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 20,833	View listings
Principal Engineer	NZD 12,500	View listings
Finance Manager	NZD 11,700	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	NZD 11,413	View listings
Product Manager	NZD 11,405	View listings
Senior Project Manager	NZD 10,599	View listings
Senior Stormwater Engineer	NZD 10,500	View listings
Senior Business Analyst	NZD 10,431	View listings
Project Manager	NZD 10,333	View listings

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FAQ - Dental assistant

The average salary for Dental assistant is AUD60,000 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Dental assistant in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Dental assistant per year in New Zealand is AUD50,000

The highest salary for Dental assistant per year in New Zealand is AUD80,000

Data updated: May 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 5 job postings with salary.