Part-Time Dental Assistant — Supportive Team & Growth

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

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.