Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Taupo Hospital
- Permanent | Part Time Hours
- Join a great team that provides rewarding work
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.
Mō te tūranga / About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Dental Assistant and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Lakes Te Whatu Ora Community Oral Health Service - Taupo.
- Chairside Dental Assistance dental procedures
- Sterilisation and Infection Control
- Preparation of dental materials and dental products
- Managing stock levels
- Administration procedures and processes
- High customer service and professional dental care to tamariki and whanau
- Part time position
Mō koe / About you
You should have:
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred
- Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills
- Proficiency in computer software applications
- Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
Awhe utu / Salary range
$72,074 to $86,719 pro-rated to hours worked.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly lakes, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Know more about living and working at the Lakes district
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.