Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Permanent, Full Time

Team S/1 - Pukekohe, Papakura, Franklin and Waiuku 

Auckland Regional Dental Service

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.

Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) is a community dental service run by Waitemata District. We provide free dental care to children aged 0-17 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.

About the role

Prior experience as a dental assistant or a dental background is essential. 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 

For a copy of the Position Description please click here

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 14 March 2026.

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 Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB20847

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