Dental Assistant | Lumino Botany | Full Time

Lumino the Dentists; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino Botany is hiring a Dental Assistant to join the Botany practice on a full-time basis. You will work closely with clinicians to support smooth daily operations, maintain high infection-control standards, and help deliver a positive patient experience.

The role requires previous dental assisting experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a friendly, caring approach. NZ work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or within a similar clinical environment.
• Friendly, professional and caring approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a busy and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside support and helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Ensuring clinical areas are clean, organised and ready for patients.
• Supporting the wider practice team with general duties as required.
• Helping create a welcoming and positive experience for our patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Infection control

Job description

Dental Assistant | Lumino Botany | Full Time

• Full-time
• Region: Central Auckland and Hawkes Bay
• Compensation: NZD 26 - NZD 29 - hourly

At Lumino The Dentists, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality dental care. With 119 practices across New Zealand, our teams are an important part of the communities we serve, and our people are at the heart of everything we do

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Dental Assistant to join our team at Lumino Botany on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy clinical environment, and takes pride in helping provide a positive and comfortable experience for every patient.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work closely with our clinicians and wider practice team to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while providing excellent patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside support and helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control
• Ensuring clinical areas are clean, organised and ready for patients
• Supporting the wider practice team with general duties as required
• Helping create a welcoming and positive experience for our patients

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or within a similar clinical environment
• A friendly, professional and caring approach to patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work well as part of a busy and supportive team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Current New Zealand work rights

At Lumino, our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be joining a supportive practice team while also being part of one of New Zealand’s largest dental networks, providing opportunities to continue building your skills and experience.