Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Modern Dental; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Dental in Rotorua is expanding and seeks a Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy practice ASAP. This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm) combines chairside clinical support with front-desk reception duties, requiring a friendly, reliable team player.

Experience in dental assistance is a plus but not required; we train. Strong computer skills, the ability to multi-task, and good organizational habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistance will be an advantage but not a requirement.
• Excellent computer skills (these are a must)
• Ability to multi task.
• Lives in New Zealand - is a resident or has a valid working visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside clinical assistance to the dentist when procedures are performed.
• Relieve/support reception and the team when needed.
• This is a physically active role requiring time on your feet, moving equipment and repetitive tasks.
• Work in a busy dental practice in Rotorua.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced环境

Well organized

Willingness and eagerness to learn

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our practice is growing and we are looking for a Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy practice in Rotorua ASAP.

We are seeking for a full time (4/5 days a week, 8am - 4.30pm, Mon-Fri) team player to join our talented and hardworking team. We are looking for someone with good work ethics who is flexible and eager to learn and ideally can start as soon as possible.

You will provide chairside clinical assistance to the dentist when he/she is performing dental procedures. You will also be requested to relieve/support reception and the team when needed. Previous reception/admin experience is preffered. Dental assistance experience is ideal but not required as we are prepared to train a person who is eager to learn and that has had any experience in the health care industry.This is a physically active role, so applicants should be comfortable with the physical demands of the position (at times and may involve being on your feet for extended periods of time, moving equipment, and performing repetitive tasks).

Person

We are seeking a person with:

• Previous Dental Assistance will be an advantage but not a requirement
• Excellent computer skills (these are a must)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized with the ability to multi task
• Willingness and eagerness to learn
• Lives in New Zealand - is a resident or has a valid working visa