Dental Assistant, C1

Dental Assistant in Central Auckland – Auckland Regional Dental Service: Permanent Fulltime
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.
Health 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

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 provide care in our diagnostic and treatment vans.

The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to:

Support and assist dental therapists to provide an efficient customer focused service to clients
Provide administrative support as required
About the Team/Service/ Location

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our service in the C1 team which covers Avondale, Royal Oak, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Roskill and Sandringham areas.

About you

Previous dental assisting experience is not necessary however NZ Restricted or Full driving license is necessary 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
Please click here for position description

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 by 15 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Louise Taberner, Clinical Team Leader on louise.taberner@waitematadhb.govt.nz.

“Applications will be accepted from Te Whatu Ora applicants only”

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Job reference - WDHB1+441

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.