Dental Assistant |Lumino Karori | Casual

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

Company Description

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient experiences and high-quality dental care. With 119 practices nationwide, we’re proud to be part of communities across New Zealand while providing ongoing support and development for our people.

Job Description

Lumino Karori is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our friendly team on a casual basis!

As one of our Dental Assistants, you’ll work alongside our clinicians and wider practice team to provide excellent patient care and ensure the smooth running of our surgeries.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance to our clinicians during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and materials
• Sterilisation and infection control, ensuring best-practice standards are maintained
• Supporting patients throughout their appointments and helping them feel comfortable and well cared for
• Keeping surgeries organised, stocked and ready for the day
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to support the smooth running of the practice

As this is a casual position, flexibility is important. You’ll be someone we can rely on to provide additional support to the team when required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Previous Dental Assistant experience
• A good understanding of sterilisation and infection-control procedures
• A warm, professional and patient-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility and a willingness to support the team when needed
• Confidence learning new systems and processes
• valid nz work rights and live locally

Additional Information

Why join Lumino Karori?

• Casual flexibility: A great opportunity if you're looking for work that can fit around other commitments.
• Supportive team environment: Join a welcoming practice where teamwork, kindness and communication are genuinely valued.
• Variety in your day: Work alongside experienced clinicians and gain exposure to a range of patients and dental procedures.
• Keep building your skills: Stay connected to dentistry and continue developing your Dental Assistant experience in a hands-on environment.
• Part of the wider Lumino network: Be part of one of New Zealand’s largest dental healthcare providers, with opportunities across our network.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for additional hours or simply wanting the flexibility of casual work, we’d love to hear from you.