Casual Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours & Team‑Oriented Care

Lumino The Dentists; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino Karori is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will work alongside clinicians to provide chairside support, prepare rooms and maintain infection control standards, ensuring patients have a comfortable and efficient visit.

Flexibility is important as this is a casual position with varying hours. You will be part of a larger Lumino network, offering opportunities across our sites while contributing to high-quality dental care.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience.
• Good understanding of sterilisation and infection-control procedures.
• Warm, professional and patient-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the team when needed.
• Confidence learning new systems and processes.
• Valid NZ work rights and live locally.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance to clinicians during a variety of dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and materials.
• Sterilisation and infection control to best-practice standards.
• Supporting patients throughout appointments and helping them feel comfortable.
• Keeping surgeries organised, stocked and ready for the day.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to support smooth practice operations.

Skills

Dental assistant

Infection control

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Lumino Karori is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will work alongside clinicians to provide chairside support, prepare rooms and maintain infection control standards, ensuring patients have a comfortable and efficient visit.

Flexibility is important as this is a casual position with varying hours. You will be part of a larger Lumino network, offering opportunities across our sites while contributing to high-quality dental care.