Dental Assistant -Permanent , Full Time

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

If you are self-motivated and enthusiastic about Children’s Oral Health here is an extraordinary opportunity to become part of New Zealand's largest dental service as a Dental Assistant.

Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) is a community dental service run by Waitemata District Health Board. We provide free dental care to children aged 0-18 years who live in North, West, East, Central and South Auckland. We have many clinics located in schools and in the community, and also provide care in our diagnostic and treatment vans. You can look forward to the chance to progress within our forward thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our service in the N4 team which covers the New Lynn, Glen Eden, Kelston, Edmonton, Te Atatu and Titirangi areas.

The role is suitable for school leavers and those looking to return to workforce.

We provide full training towards the role, so prior experience in dental services is not a necessity. All we ask is that you have a passion for:

• Working in health and working with children
• Making a difference in your community
• Working in a high functioning team with motivated individuals
• Learning new skills and challenging yourself

• Support and assist dental therapists to provide an efficient customer focused service to clients
• Provide administrative support as required 

For specific queries about the role, please contact Roberta Blair-Stilwell, Clinical Team Leader on roberta.blair-stilwell@waitematadhb.govt.nz

To view the position description, please click here

For assistance with your application, please call Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant on Bairavi.Thavarasa@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 094427251.

Closing Date: 24 October 2024

Job Number: WDHB18553