Casual Dental Assistant – Flexible Hours & Team Support

Abano Healthcare Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino Karori is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join the casual team. You’ll work with clinicians to provide patient care, assist chairside during a variety of procedures, and help keep surgeries running smoothly.

Daily duties include preparing rooms and instruments, sterilising equipment, supporting patients, and maintaining stock. You’ll collaborate with the wider practice team to ensure excellent patient experiences and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience.
• Good understanding of sterilisation and infection-control procedures.
• Warm, professional and patient-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability.
• 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

• Provide chairside assistance to clinicians during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and materials.
• Perform sterilisation and infection control to best-practice standards.
• Support patients during appointments and help them feel comfortable.
• Keep surgeries organised, stocked and ready for the day.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support smooth practice operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilisation & infection control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Lumino Karori is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join the casual team. You’ll work with clinicians to provide patient care, assist chairside during a variety of procedures, and help keep surgeries running smoothly.

Daily duties include preparing rooms and instruments, sterilising equipment, supporting patients, and maintaining stock. You’ll collaborate with the wider practice team to ensure excellent patient experiences and efficient clinic operations.