Dental Assistant

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora -WhanganuiPermanent, Full Time 1.0 FTEHealth New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and actively focuses on employing and building a sustainable Maori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.Ko te kaupapa | About the roleWhanganui Hospital is looking for a Dental Assistant to work in our Community Oral Health Services team and provide our dental/oral health therapists with chair-side assistance.We are a vibrant team of dental assistants supporting our dental/oral health therapists in the care of our tamariki and their whanau.We work in well-equipped facilities and are focused on providing a high standard of general oral health care to our tamariki and their whanau.
This includes providing dental assistance to dental/oral health therapists in mobile dental units on-site in schools and completing a range of associated administration duties to a high standard.Joining us as a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Dental/Oral Health Therapists you work with.
You will also be paramount in helping our tamariki feel comfortable before, during, and after treatments and providing a safe and clean environment.Ko wai matou | Who are weOur vision is He Hapori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.
We ensure health care places people and their whanau at the centre of everything we do with and for them.
We support and empower individuals and whanau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social, and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whanau.Location and LifestyleWhanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe.
Great café culture, schools, and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country.
The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing, or just walking for miles.
Skiing and hiking on Mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family-friendly lifestyle.Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city.
With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital, residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.For more information, please email Stacey Howes at ****** close: 12th March 2025 (or as soon as a suitable candidate is found)Vacancy Number - 02-DA-5704'Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place for suitable candidates following application.
This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified.
'Job detailsJob Reference: 02-DA-5704Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Whanganui
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