Dental Assistant - Whangarei

• Whangarei and surrounding areas
• Permanent, full time position (1.0FTE) working 40 hours per week, between Monday and Friday
• Flexible, healthy work-life balance. 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 provide support to the oral health / dental therapists, dentists and dental specialists in efficient and effective day to day management of the clinic and patient group. This role will work across community-based settings in the Northland Region.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing chairside assistance before, during and after dental operating procedures
• Assisting with administrative and receptionist services
• Assisting with filing, record systems and the recording of data for statistical returns, manually and electronically as required
• Being involved where appropriate in oral health prevention programmes

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About the Team and Location

Our Oral Health Service is a community-based dental service for children under 18 years across 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

Previous experience in administration, dental, or the health sector is desirable, however not essential to apply. Training for this role will be provided

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 10th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews on 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.