Dental Assistant - Oral Health

Dental Assistant - Oral Health

Dental Assistant - Oral Health

Mid North area, Northland

Permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Training for this role will be provided, experience in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand

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

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.

About you

As a Dental Assistant, you will need to 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 7th August 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.