Dental Assistant

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a Dental Assistant at Wahaora Dental Clinic. The role offers either full-time or part-time hours on a permanent basis, with on-the-job training provided and a supportive team atmosphere.

The Oral Health Service focuses on equity and high-quality care for children and whānau. Applicants should be comfortable with children, be a team player, maintain good organisation and communication, have a first aid certificate or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents and an interest in oral health
• Team player, who is flexible, self-motivated and has proven organisational and communication skills
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• A full driver's license is essential

Skills

Experience with children and Adolescen

Team player

Flexible

Organisational skills

Communication skills

First aid certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Based at Wahaora Dental Clinic

Consideration will be given to Full Time or Part-time hoursPermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our dedicated, supportive and innovative team is looking for someone to fill this role with a `whatever it takes and a positive `can do attitude. On the job training will be provided.Position Description: Dental Assistant

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Oral Health Service is focused on improving equity and providing high-quality oral health services to our community. Our diverse and innovative team is passionate about the `why they do what they do and the positive influence they can make in the lives of our tamariki and whānau. For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here More information about our Region see here

About you

The ideal application will:

• Have experience working with children and adolescents and a strong interest in oral health
• Be a team player; who is flexible, self-motivated and has proven organisational and communication skills
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• A full drivers license is essential

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.