- Eastern Bay of Plenty team, Casual Positions available
- You have an important role to play in the service delivery time for best oral health outcomes and dental experience for children/tamariki/youth/rangatahi
- Competitive Remuneration + Wellbeing Programme + Discounted Goods
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant, you will support the Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist's day in chairside clinical assistance, patient records system, infection prevention and control and sterilisation processes and clinical administration. You will be supporting the patient through their dental experience. Our priority is to ensure our therapist staff are supported by an assistant which may require relocation from time to time.
Our services are open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm.
This is an as and when required position to cover planned and unplanned leave and staff working in theatre sessions.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Eastern Bay of Plenty team of nine Dental Therapists/Oral Health Therapists and nine Dental Assistants provide a dental service for children aged from 0 to 12 years (Year 8). Our service comprises of 1x two chair based at Whakatāne Intermediate. We also have a fleet of three double surgery and one single chair Mobile Dental Unit that service the area from Edgecumbe to Ruatahuna and out to Waihou Bay. Some of our service delivery is required in rural remote areas where staff stay over. If you are part of a team staying away you will be paid an away allowance plus food, accommodation and travel.
About you
The ideal candidate will:
- have previous experience working in a dental environment
- demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices
- participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
- hold a minimum of a restricted Driver Licence
- To be punctual, reliable, have a good work ethic and integrity
- Strong communication skills - Good written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and patients
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 1 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-Recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.