Dental Assistant - Frankton

• Dental Assistant Frankton
• Casual contract, hours – as and when required
• Monday – Friday

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 seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Frankton dental team. The position involves working on mobile dental units and fixed clinics within Hamilton City and 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 Therapists/Dental Therapists in all aspects of care and clinic administration. This position is Monday-Friday with possible Saturday morning work (optional) and competitive salary rates.

Key responsibilities

• Assist dentist/dental therapist during procedures by preparing instruments, passing materials and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment, including sterilising instruments and following
• Support patient care by greeting, preparing and reassuring patients before and after treatment.
• Manage dental records and radiography, including developing x-rays and maintaining accurate, confidential documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks such as booking appointments, handling patient inquiries, and ordering supplies.

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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

To be successful in this position, the following skills and experience will be required:

• Knowledge and experience as a dental therapist.
• A full current driver’s license.
• The ability to prioritise effectively.
• Good communication and leadership competency.
• Computer skills.

Working for 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 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 1 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at kaitlin.basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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