Hospital Dental Assistant (fixed term 6 months)

New Zealand Government; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a diverse team as a Hospital Dental Assistant at Wairau Hospital for a fixed-term role. You will support clinicians by providing chairside assistance, processing dental radiographs, and contributing to overall patient oral health. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a willingness to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Good standard of oral and written communication needed.
• Prepared to undertake NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance) within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance, setup, and clean-up for clinicians.
• Process dental radiographs and provide administrative support.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

NCEA Level 11 English and Maths or equivalent

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance)

Job description

Hospital Dental Assistant (fixed term 6 months) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Wairau Hospital

Hospital Dental Assistant, Wairau Hospital, Fixed term 6 months

• This is an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team at Wairau Hospital Dental Dept. It is a diverse role covering theatre and clinic, providing a wide range of treatment on all ages.
• Our Hospital Dentists work 1:1 with our Dental Assistants.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Hospital Dental Assistant, you will provide chairside assistance, including setup and clean-up, for our clinicians working to improve the oral health of all. You'll also process dental radiographs and provide administrative support to the clinics.

We have one fixed-term position available working 2 days per week at Wairau Hospital for 6 months. Our usual clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. You will be rostered on a rotation of these days.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our team of 3 Dentists provides relief of pain care, oral surgery, pathology, and general dentistry.

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About You

As a Hospital Dental Assistant, you will need:

• A good standard of oral and written communication (minimum of Year 11 NCEA English and Maths or equivalent). If not previously attained, you will be prepared to undertake the NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance), which must be completed within 2 years of starting in the role.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 21 June 2025. If you have questions about the role, please contact us.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough

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