Dental Assistant - Lumino Knox Dental Dunedin | Part-time

1300SMILES Ltd; Dunedin; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino Knox Dental in Dunedin is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll support the dentist across a range of treatments, prepare rooms, sterilise instruments, and help maintain a calm, welcoming environment for every patient.

This role offers training, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to grow within a large national network. Hours are every second Tuesday 5pm–8:30pm, with potential for additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience is a bonus, but not required; full training provided.
• Warm, positive attitude with a team-focused approach.
• Ideally some experience in sterilisation and/or customer-facing roles.
• Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic.
• Comfortable using computers and quick to learn new systems.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the dentist across a wide range of treatments, ensuring each procedure runs smoothly and efficiently
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a calm, organised clinical environment
• Sterilise instruments and uphold infection control standards
• Contribute to creating a caring, comfortable experience for every patient
• Work closely with both the dental and front-desk teams to keep the practice running seamlessly
• Take on a hands-on, people-focused role that supports the flow of the entire clinic

Skills

Warm attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team player

Customer-facing experience

Job description

Company Description

Looking for a Part-time Dental Assistant role where you’ll feel genuinely valued, supported, and proud of the work you do? Join our friendly team at Lumino Knox Dental,part of Lumino The Dentists, New Zealand’s largest and most trusted dental network.

At Lumino, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across more than 120 practices nationwide. Our teams are made up of passionate clinicians and support staff who believe in creating positive patient experiences, building long-lasting relationships, and supporting each other to grow. When you join Lumino, you’re joining a network that invests in your development, celebrates your strengths, and gives you the stability of a nationwide organisation with the warmth of a local practice.

Job Description

• Support the dentist across a wide range of treatments, ensuring each procedure runs smoothly and efficiently
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a calm, organised clinical environment
• Sterilise instruments and uphold the highest standards of infection control
• Contribute to creating a caring, comfortable experience for every patient
• Work closely with both the dental and front-desk teams to keep the practice running seamlessly
• Take on a hands-on, people-focused role that supports the flow of the entire clinic

This is a Part-time opportunity, and the hours are every second Tuesday 5pm - 8:30pm

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience is a bonus, but not required (full training provided)
• Warm, positive attitude with a genuine, team-focused approach
• Ideally some experience in sterilisation and/or customer-facing roles
• Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic
• Comfortable using computers and quick to learn new systems
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at Lumino Knox Dental in Dunedin

Located in the heart of Dunedin, our practice has been caring for generations of local families with trusted, high-quality care. Our patients stick with us - and bring their whānau along too - because they know we genuinely care.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a close-knit environment where your contribution matters, backed by the resources and support of the Lumino network. It’s the best of both worlds: local connection with national stability.

What makes us stand out:

• Supportive team culture - We’re a welcoming bunch who believe in looking after each other just as well as we look after our patients.
• Career development - Access ongoing training, mentoring, and growth opportunities through Lumino’s nationwide learning network.
• Local feel, national support - Be part of something bigger without losing the family feel of a trusted local clinic.