Dental Assistant

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY IN NEW ZEALAND, ARE AN NZ CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT & HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A DA IN AUSTRALIA, UK OR NZ.

Client
Our client is one of Wellington's premier dental practices. It is also one of the oldest, best-equipped, and most respected.

Location
Very well located in central Wellington, it's only a 5-minute walk to Queens Wharf, Shed 5, Te Papa, the waterfront and numerous cafes, bars, and shops. It's also only a 10-minute walk from Wellington Central Railway, and on a major bus route, meaning transport is never an issue!

Position
We are seeking a skilled and experienced dental assistant to join our client's team early in the New Year. The talented new team member we're seeking will need at least 2 years' experience (preferably more) as a DA in New Zealand (or Australia or the UK). We need them to be able to hit the ground running, add value to their dentist, be a genuine team player, and work well under pressure and in a busy work environment.

Although our new DA will generally work with an experienced, senior dentist, they will also need to be flexible, as they may occasionally work with other clinicians. This is a fast-paced role where two days rarely feel the same, and genuine patient care is a top priority!

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinicians during dental procedures, such as taking X-rays, sterilising instruments, and preparing materials
• Maintain strict infection control protocols
• Greet patients, review medical history and answer queries
• Provide patient care and education, including best practice oral hygiene techniques
• Maintain accurate patient records and filing systems (Exact knowledge preferred)
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for use
• Stock and order dental supplies

Person

• Minimum of 2+ years of previous experience as a Dental Assistant in NZ, Australia, UK, Canada or the USA
• Very good knowledge of dental procedures and techniques
• Experience assisting with dental surgeries, including implants (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strongly patient care-focused
• Excellent English communication
• Genuine team player
• Computer literacy, especially Exact dental software (or similar)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent infection control and sterilisation protocols

Days and Hours (29.75 hours per week)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8.15am to 5.30pm (60-minute lunch)
Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm (no lunch)
Wednesday: Day off
No weekends or late nights


Pay and Benefits

• Very competitive hourly rate
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance
• Ongoing professional development training and education
• Genuine advancement opportunities
• Internal company mobility
• Long service benefits
• Company discounts at a range of retailers
• KiwiSaver on top of the hourly rate

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, experienced, and committed dental assistant with a strong work ethic who is looking for a new challenge in return for a great job with guaranteed hours, stable, long-term employment, advancement opportunities, and a very competitive, market-driven pay rate!

If possible, our client hopes to complete the selection process ASAP, with an agreed start date in January. As such, we're keen to move this process along as quickly as possible.

If you're confident you are a good match for the abovementioned requirements, please APPLY ONLINE as soon as possible, remembering to attach an updated CV (incl. address/contact details) along with a brief COVER LETTER and the completion of the Seek Screening Questions.

Unfortunately, applicants who DO NOT provide a Cover Letter and their Address/Contact Details will be EXCLUDED as these are Mandatory requirements.

Don't delay. Apply online TODAY, and Good luck!