Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (restricted to Health NZ Employees)

Dental Department - Timaru Hospital

• Permanent, Part-Time
• 0.2 FTE  16 hours per fortnight (8 Hours on a Thursday)
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We ar seeking to appoint a Dental Assistant for the Dental Department at Timaru Hospital.  The role helps the dental surgeon with elective Theatre sessions, who generally works on a Thursday. 

The role reports to the Charge Nurse Manager of the Outpatients department and supports the dental surgeon to provide safe, appropriate, patient focused care. Along with management of the booking system the role will also greet and prepare patients for surgery, be responsible for ordering of medical supplies for the clinic and sterilisation of instruments.

About you

Ideally, the successful person will have previous experience and a dental health qualification along with excellent interpersonal /communication skills (both written and verbal) with an ability to work with both adults and children.

Other success attributes for this person in this role;

• Understands contemporary infection control practices.
• Has competent computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• A personal commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the unit teams performance and outcome
  

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 7 July 2026

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