Dental Assistant
- Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Permanent, part-time, 64 hours (0.8 FTE per fortnight), Participation in the on-call weekend roster (generally 1 in 6 weekends) is required.
- Hawke’s Bay offers the best of both worlds — rewarding professional opportunities and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions.
- Enjoy variety in your work – from assisting in theatres to supporting clinics in Napier and on the Mobile Surgical Services Bus
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 Dental Assistant with our Hospital Dental Services team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality clinical support to our dental and oral health clinicians. This role offers variety and challenge, working across a range of hospital and community-based environments.
Your week will include time assisting in hospital theatres, supporting dental clinics in Napier, and contributing to care delivery on the Mobile Surgical Services Bus, ensuring accessible oral health services for our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills, work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, and make a tangible difference in patient outcomes.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Hospital Dental Services team provides specialist dental care across Hawke’s Bay, delivering treatment in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and mobile services. We’re a dedicated, friendly team committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care and supporting each other in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
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About you
As a Dental Assistant, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to patient care. You will also have:
• A recognised Dental Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work confidently in both clinical and theatre environments
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting clinicians across multiple sites
• A strong commitment to infection control, health and safety, and quality standards
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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeanette Frechtling, Jeanette.Frechtling@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.