Dental Assistant

• Part-Time Dental Assistant, Fixed Term contract
• Hours – 40 hours per fortnight, Monday –Wednesday
• Play a key role in supporting clinicians and making a positive impact by helping children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits.
• Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to improving the oral health of the next generation. We offer competitive rates and job security.

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 

We are searching for a Dental Assistant to join the Fairfield oral health team. The position involves working in fixed clinics and on mobile dental units within Hamilton City and Huntly surrounds. You will provide assistance with dental care to pre-school and school age children. Trainings and service needs are sometimes required within Hamilton. Dental assistants support and assist oral health, dental therapists and community dentists in all aspects of care and clinic administration. This position is part-time fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We offer competitive salary rates.

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About the Team/Service

Caring for the oral health of children is incredibly important for their long-term health and wellbeing and is a deeply rewarding experience to those providing care. Community Oral Health provides free oral health services for eligible children residing in the Waikato district. 

Waikato Oral Health is committed to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato. We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within Health New Zealand family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• A full current driver’s licence.
• The ability to prioritise effectively
• Good communication and leadership competency
• Computer skills
• Conscientious and reliable

The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in working with children, customer service or health care.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 25 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at Ekeraam.Jones@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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