Dental Assistant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Gisborne is seeking a dedicated Oral Health Practitioner to join our supportive team focused on improving equity and delivering high-quality oral health services to tamariki and whānau in Gisborne. On-the-job training will be provided, and the role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours within a permanent position.

We value teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication, with a focus on early intervention and equity for Māori and Pacific communities.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Child health experience

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible, self-motivated

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Gisborne, North Island

4d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• Consideration will be given to Full Time or Part-time hours
• Permanent

Health 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.

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.