Dental Assistant

Changing Faces; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Changing Faces is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for a nine-month maternity cover position in New Zealand. Prior dental experience helps, but comprehensive training will be provided, making it suitable for entry-level candidates who are eager to learn.

You will support practitioners in preventive dentistry and orthodontics, build strong patient rapport, and thrive in a busy dental practice. The role offers a pathway to permanency for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Reliable, positive and professional.
• Confident communicating with people and building patient rapport.
• A quick learner who works well in a busy environment.
• Organised, adaptable and a great team player.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support dental practitioners in delivering preventive dentistry and orthodontics services.
• Build and maintain patient rapport through confident communication.
• Work efficiently in a busy dental practice environment.
• Operate dental technology and learn new systems.

Skills

Communication

Learner

Organised

Team player

Tech-savvy

Tools

Dental technology

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team for a minimum nine-month maternity cover position, with the potential to become permanent. Previous dental experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

Support dental practitioners in delivering preventive dentistry and orthodontics services

Build and maintain patient rapport through confident communication

Work efficiently in a busy dental practice environment

Operate dental technology and learn new systems

About you

Reliable, positive and professional

Confident communicating with people and building patient rapport

A quick learner who works well in a busy environment

Organised, adaptable and a great team player

Comfortable with technology and learning new systems

About us

Changing Faces is a busy, modern dental practice with a strong focus on preventive dentistry, orthodontics and high-quality patient care.

This role could suit someone already working in dentistry, or someone looking for an entry-level opportunity and a new career direction.