Dental Assistant - Mid North
- Mid North area, Northland
- Fixed-term, full-time position (0.91), working 36.25 hours per week Monday – Friday. Parental leave cover from October 2026 to October 2027.
- Training for this role will be provided, experience in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand
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, you will assist the oral health therapist/ dental therapist, dentists, and dental specialists in the efficient and effective day to day management of the clinic and patient group.
In this role, you will be:
- Assisting with administrative and receptionist services
- Assisting with filing, record systems and the recording of data for statistical returns, manually and electronically as required
- Provide chairside assistance before, during and after dental operating procedures
- Being involved where appropriate in oral health prevention programmes
- Work as a functional member of the area and achieve Northlands objectives by effective teamwork
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About the Team and Location
Our Oral Health Service is a community-based dental service for children under 18 years of age across the Mid North in the Northland Region. We provide comprehensive oral health care through School, Adolescent, Community and Hospital Dental Services.
For more information on living and working in Northland, click here
About you
As a Dental Assistant, you will need be self-motivated and can communicate effectively with people of varying cultural backgrounds in a sensitive manner.
- NZ full Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of varying cultural backgrounds in a sensitive manner
- Good keyboard and computer skills
Candidates that have a NZDA Dental Assistants Certificate or previous experience in administration, dental, or the health sector is desirable, however not essential to apply.
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 28th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at nl-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
