Dental Assistant - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Service (HSD)

New Zealand Government

Contract/Temp Full time Auckland, Auckland Other Healthcare Support Occupations

Posted:

June 17, 2026

Location:

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description

                    Dental Assistant - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services, Auckland
 * Full-time, fixed term (12 months)  parental leave cover position * Continuous improvement and development opportunitiesHealth 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our Auckland Regional Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services in a full time, fixed term (12 months) capacity to cover parental leave.
This role includes:
 * Chairside assisting in clinics and operating theatres * Following all Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practice Standards as per Dental Council of New Zealand IPC Practice Standard * Preparing instruments for reprocessing and sterilization process * Working collaboratively with clinicians in a range of dental specialties at multiple locations * There will be opportunity for p...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: Contract/Temp Full time

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Posted: June 17, 2026

Deadline: July 27, 2026