Dental Assistant

· Permanent, Full Time

· South Team 1 - Pukekohe, Papakura, Franklin and Waiuku 

· Auckland Regional Dental Service

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

If you are self-motivated and enthusiastic about Children’s Oral Health here is an extraordinary opportunity to become part of New Zealand's largest dental service as a Dental Assistant.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) is a community dental service run by Waitemata District. We provide free dental care to children aged 0-18 years who live in North, West, East, Central and South Auckland. We have many clinics located in schools and in the community, and also provide care in our diagnostic vans and transportable dental units. You can look forward to the chance to progress within our forward thinking organisation.

 We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our service in the S1 team which covers the Pukekohe, Papakura, Franklin and Waiuku areas.

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About you

Prior experience as a dental assistant or a dental background is preferred. We ask that you have a passion for:

· Working in health and working with children

· Making a difference in your community

· Working in a high functioning team with motivated individuals

· Learning new skills and challenging yourself

The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to:

· Support and assist dental/oral health therapists to provide an efficient customer focused service to clients and whanau

· Provide administrative support as required 

Please click here for position description

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 workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29/6/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karyn Thwaites-Valter, Clinical Team Leader on karyn.thwaites-valter@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB19604

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