Part-Time Dental Assistant — Training & Growth

Abano Healthcare; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Career development

Local feel, national support

Job summary

Lumino Knox Dental in Dunedin is hiring a Part-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist across treatments and maintain a calm clinical environment. Training is provided, and you’ll work closely with both clinical and front-desk teams to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Join a caring, patient-focused team within Lumino The Dentists, New Zealand’s largest dental network, offering local feel with national support and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 a caring, comfortable experience for every patient.
• Work closely with dental and front-desk teams to keep the practice running smoothly.
• Take on a hands-on, people-focused role supporting the clinic flow.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team player

Job description

Lumino Knox Dental in Dunedin is hiring a Part-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist across treatments and maintain a calm clinical environment. Training is provided, and you’ll work closely with both clinical and front-desk teams to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Join a caring, patient-focused team within Lumino The Dentists, New Zealand’s largest dental network, offering local feel with national support and ongoing development opportunities.