Dental Assistant - Specialist Periodontics (Part-Time)

Lumino the Dentists; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Modern specialist practice environment

Discounts through wider network

Job summary

Henderson Periodontics & Implants in Christchurch is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our specialist practice on a permanent, part-time basis. You’ll support chairside procedures, work Monday-Thursday 7:30–4:30 with a 60-minute lunch, and help maintain our high standards of clinical excellence.

If you value patient care, teamwork, and professional development, we want to hear from you. Valid NZ work rights are required; previous dental experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand work rights are required.
• Previous Dental Assistant experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a busy clinical environment.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Reside locally or within an easy commuting distance of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support during periodontal and implant procedures.
• Support smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.
• Collaborate with clinicians and the rest of the team.
• Deliver outstanding patient care and maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Patient care

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Reliability

Job description

Henderson Periodontics & Implants in Christchurch is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our specialist practice on a permanent, part-time basis. You’ll support chairside procedures, work Monday-Thursday 7:30–4:30 with a 60-minute lunch, and help maintain our high standards of clinical excellence.

If you value patient care, teamwork, and professional development, we want to hear from you. Valid NZ work rights are required; previous dental experience is preferred but not essential.