Casual Dental Assistant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Free flu vaccination

Discounts (local businesses)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Rotorua is seeking a Casual Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures and ensure infection control. Based in Rotorua, Monday to Friday, the role offers on-the-job training and ongoing professional development in a supportive team.

You will deliver high-quality customer service to tamariki and whanau while handling material preparation, stock management, and routine administrative tasks in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant (preferred).
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Chairside dental assistance for procedures.
• Sterilisation and infection control.
• Preparation of dental materials and products.
• Managing stock levels.
• Administration procedures and processes.
• High customer service to tamariki and whanau.
• On-the-job training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Job Title

Casual Dental Assistant

Location and Hours

Based in Rotorua (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

• Chairside Dental Assistance dental procedures
• Sterilisation and Infection Control
• Preparation of dental materials and dental products
• Managing stock levels
• Administration procedures and processes
• High customer service and professional dental care to tamariki and whanau
• On the job training and ongoing professional development provided for the successful person

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.

The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo

About you

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant (preferred)
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills
• Proficiency in computer software applications
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.